Electrical Construction Project Lead (Lean & Client Focus)

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plans

Health insurance

Short- and long-term disability plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Relocation Assistance

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Recognition

Tuition Assistance

Vehicle Allowance

Travel Assistance

Will Preparation Services

Legal Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Association Involvement

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects, build client partnerships, and drive successful project outcomes from kickoff to closeout.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (or equivalent), 5+ years of project management experience in electrical construction, and proficiency in budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and change orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Five or more years of project management experience in electrical construction.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, forecasting, procurement, and change orders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while building relationships with clients, vendors, field teams, and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, support business development, and manage a profitable project portfolio.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from kickoff through closeout, managing schedules, budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client and team relationships by providing exceptional communication and leading project meetings.
• Develop and execute project plans by reviewing drawings, specs, contracts; coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, procurement, subcontractors, and project documentation; and managing contract administration and change orders.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing Lean Construction principles to improve safety, quality, constructability, productivity, and overall project efficiency.
• Ensure successful project delivery by maintaining compliance with standards, processes, and safety expectations while supporting additional business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Reading drawings

Communication

Leadership

Lean Construction

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects, build client partnerships, and drive successful project outcomes from kickoff to closeout.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (or equivalent), 5+ years of project management experience in electrical construction, and proficiency in budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and change orders.