Construction Manager - Electrical & Facility Upgrades

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Construction Management professional to lead electrical construction and facility modification projects within active facilities. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, budgets, safety, and quality while minimizing disruption to operations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, EH&S, Security, and vendors; oversee documentation, bids, change orders, and closeout; support contractor selection and performance; ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with 3+ years of progressive project administration experience.
• Minimum of 5 years managing commercial, industrial, or institutional construction projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, if required.
• Ability to travel between sites throughout the Poway campus as required to support project activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent construction and facility improvement projects from planning through completion while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, contractors, vendors, and internal resources to ensure successful project execution and minimize operational disruptions in occupied facilities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal customers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and compliance with company standards, building codes, and applicable regulations.
• Review project plans, specifications, and scope of work to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, EH&S, Security, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including cost estimates, schedules, procurement requests, bid packages, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Support contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract administration; review contractor performance to ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
• Track project costs and provide regular status updates and reports to management.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize schedule and budget impacts.
• Support development of capital improvement projects and facility modifications, and participate in project planning meetings by providing technical recommendations.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company safety requirements and established construction practices.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Construction Management professional to lead electrical construction and facility modification projects within active facilities. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, budgets, safety, and quality while minimizing disruption to operations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, EH&S, Security, and vendors; oversee documentation, bids, change orders, and closeout; support contractor selection and performance; ensure