Electrical Project Leader – Water & Wastewater

Summit Construction Advisors; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Summit Construction Advisors in Riverside, CA is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects in the industrial water and wastewater market from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and financial performance. The role offers a collaborative culture, hands-on leadership, and clear opportunities for advancement.

You will coordinate with clients, engineers, and subcontractors, manage budgets, change orders, and ensure client

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of Project Management experience within electrical construction.
• Experience managing large commercial, industrial, water/wastewater, data center, or multi-family electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating closely with field leadership and superintendents.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, construction sequencing, and industry best practices.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a plus.
• Design-Build project experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, and staffing strategies.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate field operations, engineering, procurement, and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review contracts, specifications, and drawings to ensure project compliance.
• Manage change orders, billing, forecasting, and project documentation.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a strong focus on jobsite safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Support design-build collaboration with engineering teams when applicable.
• Foster strong relationships that lead to repeat business and long-term client partnerships.

Skills

Electrical PM

Budgeting

Forecasting

Scheduling

Cost control

Client relations

Field coordination

Drawing interpretation

Design-Build

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Summit Construction Advisors in Riverside, CA is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects in the industrial water and wastewater market from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and financial performance. The role offers a collaborative culture, hands-on leadership, and clear opportunities for advancement.

You will coordinate with clients, engineers, and subcontractors, manage budgets, change orders, and ensure client