Commercial Electrical Project Manager – Bay Area

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 128 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual performance bonus plan

Résumé du poste

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a Project Manager - Commercial for on-site leadership in San Jose, CA. You will oversee day-to-day construction operations, manage a high-performing team, and ensure financial performance of projects from planning through closeout.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical construction, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to manage $15M-$30M projects. Travel within the Bay Area is possible, with a bonus program and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience managing Electrical Construction on Commercial or Industrial Projects.
• 5+ years of management experience, including client interface and execution.
• Ability to manage projects from $15M to $30M.

Responsabilités

• Own the financial performance of the assigned project or project scopes, including cost control, forecasting, margin protection, and overall commercial success.
• Coordinate and lead daily/weekly planning meetings with Superintendents, General Foremen, and Project Engineers to review progress, develop means and methods, assess staffing and equipment needs, and manage long-lead procurement and subcontractor sequencing.
• Review estimates, drawings, and specifications to understand scope, validate budget assumptions, and determine resource needs, construction methodology, and schedule requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate monthly job cost updates for project or project scopes, including cost-to-complete assessments, budget reallocations, and contingency planning.
• Create, review, negotiate, and approve change orders for project or project scopes with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure proper scope alignment and financial recovery.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of both company crews and subcontractors to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Proactively identify risks related to design gaps, scope conflicts, procurement delays, constructability issues, workforce needs, schedule constraints, and site conditions.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies including resequencing work, clarifying scope, accelerating procurement, or escalating design issues early through formal channels.
• Maintain a project risk register and conduct regular risk review meetings to ensure potential issues are tracked, owned, and acted upon before they impact cost or schedule.
• Monitor leading indicators such as submittal timelines, cost variances, and long-lead equipment status to anticipate challenges and prevent downstream impacts.
• Interpret and enforce contract requirements to ensure project execution aligns with all commercial, technical, and administrative obligations.
• Resolve technical challenges and unforeseen field issues quickly and collaboratively to avoid schedule impacts or rework.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the project or assigned scopes, ensuring clarity of requirements, specifications, and contract obligations.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with department leads, engineers, superintendents, stakeholders, and clients to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Partner closely with the Production team to ensure Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen fully understand plans, specifications, and installation requirements so field execution matches client expectations.
• Ensure all work is performed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity, supporting CEI’s safety culture and operational excellence.
• Lead all project closeout activities, including punch list completion, documentation, O&M submittals, as‑built verification, financial closeout, retention collection, and support for claims resolution.
• Represent and model CEI’s culture and values, engaging in company initiatives, fostering positive working relationships, and contributing to organizational improvement and growth.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Planning skills

Strong business acumen

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a Project Manager - Commercial for on-site leadership in San Jose, CA. You will oversee day-to-day construction operations, manage a high-performing team, and ensure financial performance of projects from planning through closeout.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical construction, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to manage $15M-$30M projects. Travel within the Bay Area is possible, with a bonus program and comprehensive benefits.