Job Posting Title Senior Project Manager - Electrical

CMD Electric; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Electric in California seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects from inception to closeout. You will drive contract compliance, budget management, and stakeholder communications with internal teams and clients.

The role requires 6+ years in electrical project management on high-value programs, with PMP and DBIA credentials viewed favorably. Field leadership, integrity, and a proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical project management experience on large public/private projects.
• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; field experience acceptable.
• Estimating experience with Accubid for change orders.
• PMP or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to mentor project engineers and interns.
• Experience with design-build delivery; DBIA accreditation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and urgency under pressure.
• Demonstrates integrity and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives and performance standards aligned with policies.
• Lead all construction aspects, ensuring contract compliance.
• Participate in contract negotiations and meet all obligations.
• Administer contracts, change orders, and claims resolution.
• Maintain relationships with team and clients, building credibility.
• Provide regular project updates, milestones, and risk discussions.
• Develop and monitor project budgets to meet financial goals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety and quality.
• Maintain project documentation including reports, minutes, and correspondence.
• Demonstrate strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

PMP certification

Accubid estimating

DBIA accreditation

Education

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Business

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Overview

About CMDElectric:CMD Electric is a leading electrical contracting company with a reputation for excellence and innovation. With our headquarters in San Diego and projects spanning Southern California, we are committed to delivering quality electrical construction services. We are currentlyseekingan experienced and motivated Senior Electrical Project Manager to join our dynamic team.

Job Overview:As a Senior Electrical Project Manager at CMD Electric, you will play a pivotal role in executing electrical construction projects, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, and building strong relationships with both internal team members and clients. This position requires a disciplined and collaborative professional with a proventrack recordin electrical project management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute projectobjectivesand performance standards in alignment with corporate policies.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of construction, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Participate in contract negotiations and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Manage and administer contracts, including change orders and claims resolution.
• Develop and maintainrelationships with internal team members and clients, fosteringa high levelof credibility.
• Regularly communicate project updates, milestones, and potential challenges to clients.
• Develop, manage, and monitorproject budgets to ensure financialobjectivesare met.
• Identifycost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Strong leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical project management experience in public works, federal, or private projects with individual contract values exceeding $5 million and portfolios exceeding $20 million. Multi-family experiencea plus!
• Preferably holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related fields. Field experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Estimating experience w/ accubidchange ordera plus!
• PMP or equivalent a plus!
• Capable of managing and mentoring project engineers and interns.
• Experienced in the design-build delivery method, with preference for DBIA accreditation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to generate energy, enthusiasm, and a desire to succeed in others.
• Leads confidently and withclarity amid uncertainty.
• Guided by core values and beliefs, acts with integrity and honesty.
• Intolerant to mediocrity and maintainsa strong senseof urgency.
• Challenges the status quo and generates new ideas/solutions.
• Displays a strong desireto learn and embracenew technologies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMD is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms and conditions of employment based upon actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical conditions as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances ("Protected Classifications"). CMD will otherwise reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities as required by law, if the person is otherwise qualified to perform all essential functions of the position safely and competently.

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.