Construction Electrical Project Manager

JLM Strategic Talent Partners; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

401(k) company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Power & Utilities Group in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project management within engineering or construction, with a focus on electrical generation and distribution. Responsibilities include leading projects, developing budgets, and maintaining technical quality. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, flexible work culture, and strong benefits including a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience as a Project Manager or Project Engineer in engineering/construction.
• Electrical power or power distribution background is a plus.
• Proficient with industry-standard software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Power & Utilities projects with significant electrical components.
• Collaborate with teams to develop project budgets and schedules.
• Manage technical issues and project scope changes.

Skills

Electrical generation and distribution knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

NavisWorks

Microsoft Project

P6 Primavera

Job description

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we have delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Power, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

As a Senior Project Manager in our Power & Utilities Group, you will be serving with and mentoring a team designing unique projects involving campus, industrial, and institutional utility distribution systems, microgrids with integrated sustainability, and large‑scale building infrastructure projects. Our horizontal organizational structure enables strong potential for growth both personally and professionally. Expand your skillset and have a voice guiding the next generation of utility systems and technology by working outside the box at Vanderweil.

This is a career development opportunity for someone with leadership and management skills as our Western Region Power Group continues to grow!

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance for Power & Utilities projects with significant electrical generation and distribution components.
• Work in close collaboration with leadership, engineers, designers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and work plans for various phases of a project.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and understanding of project schedule, status, and technical issues. Manage technical issues as they arise.
• Identify and negotiate changes to the scope of work with the Client and key subcontractors.
• Execute designs in accordance with Power Group procedures and standards and specific client standards where applicable.
• Manage internal quality assurance and quality control reviews for all project deliverables prior to client submission.
• Develop agendas and run internal design team meetings and external owner/stakeholder and design coordination meetings.
• Perform construction administration tasks such as field visits, subsequent issuance of field reports, reviewing shop drawing submittals and responding to RFIs.

Experience:

• 10+ years' experience as a Project Manager or Project Engineer in the engineering and/or construction industries.
• Bachelor's Degree (BSEE preferred).
• Experience working with industry‑standard engineering and project management software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, NavisWorks, Microsoft Project, and P6 Primavera.
• Electrical power or power distribution background is a plus.

Our Flexible Work Culture:

At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered. We know that work/life synergy is crucial to our employees, and our flexible style allows team members to be innovative while participating and enhancing the culture of the design team.

Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members' physical and behavioral health are a priority.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you would like to connect with us for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team or to learn more about our work culture, please visit www.vanderweil.com.

This position is located in Long Beach, CA, with a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 plus eligibility for yearly bonus depending on years of experience, licensure, skill sets and education. Competitive 401(k) company match, flexible work schedule, benefits and wellness programs are also provided.