Electrical Project Manager

PCL; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual bonuses

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Prescription coverage

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

HSA or FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. in Long Beach, California, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead large or complex projects within Civil West. You will provide contract administration, safety leadership, and oversee construction to meet design, budget and schedule.

You will mentor project teams, manage subcontracts and progress, and identify risks and opportunities while coordinating design and construction activities. This role offers growth in a 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive construction experience with leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by health, safety, and environment principles.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry including diverse project types, materials and codes.
• Superior planning, organizational and time management skills for budgets, risks and schedules.
• Ability to forecast project resources and staffing effectively.
• Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities on projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Experience in leading a team and coordinating trade performance.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and project management/scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall contract administration, technical expertise for a large or complex project.
• Oversees development and implementation of the project safety plan and cultivates safety culture on site.
• Ensures construction aligns with design, budget, resources, quality and schedule.
• Offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost and schedule benefits.
• Monitors project performance and prepares status reports for safety, cost and schedule.
• Negotiates and issues subcontracts and major purchase orders; tracks progress and schedule.
• Manages contract documents and coordinates change management processes.
• Develops project commissioning and closeout plans.
• Identifies and manages risks and opportunities across projects.
• Supervises and mentors project team, including direct and indirect reports.
• Monitors design progress, compliance, quality and constructability.
• Conducts quality audits and aligns design-management plans with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Construction experience

Safety culture

Construction knowledge

Planning & organization

Resource forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

MS Office

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

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The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.

At PCL Construction, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.

Our offerings could include:

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Here’s how a Electrical Project Manager for PCL Construction, Inc. within Civil West contributes to our team:

• Provides overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support for a large or complex construction project.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the project safety plan and creates and influences the safety culture on site through leading by example.
• Oversees total construction to ensure the project is constructed as per design, budget, resources, quality, and schedule.
• Understands client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and schedule benefit.
• Accountable for project performance and reviews performance status reports for safety, cost forecast, and schedule.
• Negotiates and issues subcontracts, major purchase orders and progress payments and monitors their progress and schedule.
• Understands, communicates, and proactively manages the contract and contract documents.
• Develops and coordinates overall project commissioning and closeout.
• Identifies and manages risk and opportunities on construction projects.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors project team including direct and indirect reports.
• Monitors progress of the design, including compliance issues, quality, general coordination, constructability, and timing of deliverables.
• Obtains a comprehensive design-management and design-quality plan and conduct periodic quality audits to ensure compliance.
• Keeps all parties informed of potential opportunities and challenges, and managing stakeholders’ expectations through appropriate forms of communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of progressive construction experience, with leadership and mentoring skills preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture by application of health, safety, and environment principles and legislation.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry including diverse project types, building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes, and safety and quality management practices.
• Superior planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets, risks, resources and schedules.
• Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing for the project.
• Ability to identify and manage risk and opportunities on construction projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Experience in leading a team, construction project facets and trade performance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management and scheduling software, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

The estimated salary range for this role is $155,000 - $192,000, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Construction, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] and include the position and location of interest.

Company: PCL Construction, Inc.

Primary Location: Long Beach, California