Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plans

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Wellness programs

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects from kickoff to closeout. You’ll manage schedules, budgets, forecasting, and procurement while building strong client and team relationships.

You will develop detailed project plans, coordinate manpower and materials, and drive Lean Construction initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Five or more years of project management experience, preferably within the electrical construction industry.
• Experience managing projects, including budgets, schedules, contracts, forecasting, procurement, and change orders.
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while building strong 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

• Leading projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Building and maintaining strong client and team relationships.
• Developing and executing project plans by reviewing drawings, specifications, and contracts; coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, procurement, subcontractors, and project documentation; and managing contract administration and change orders.
• Driving operational excellence by Lean Construction principles and improving safety, quality, productivity and project efficiency.
• Ensuring successful project delivery with compliance to standards and safety while supporting other objectives.
• Championing adherence to company standards of quality, safety and best practices across project teams.
• Managing and presenting the monthly project review process with emphasis on financial forecasting and profitability.
• Reviewing financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interests.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Forecasting

Change orders

Multi-priority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Fresno, United States | Posted on 09/23/2026

At A-C Electric Company, we’re looking foraccomplished Project Managers who thrive on leading unique, complexelectrical construction projects, building strong client partnerships,and delivering exceptional results. If you’re seeking the opportunityto influence project success, develop high-performing teams, and helpshape the future of our company, you'll find it here.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, your keyresponsibilities will be:

• Leading projects from kickoff through closeout, managingschedules, budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and overall financialperformance to ensure successful project execution.
  
• Building and maintaining strong client and teamrelationships by providing exceptional communication, leadingproject meetings, fostering collaboration, and supporting teamdevelopment throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Developing and executing project plans by reviewingdrawings, specifications, and contracts; coordinating manpower,equipment, materials, procurement, subcontractors, and projectdocumentation; and managing contract administration and changeorders.
  
• Driving operational excellence by implementing LeanConstruction principles, identifying opportunities to improvesafety, quality, constructability, productivity, and overallproject efficiency, and proactively resolving projectchallenges.
  
• Ensuring successful project delivery by maintainingcompliance with company standards, project processes, and safetyexpectations while supporting additional business and projectobjectives as needed.
  

Additional duties will include:

• Championing adherence to A-C Electric Company’s standards of quality, safety, and best practices from project turnover toproject closeout for project teams, ensuring company processes andprocedures are being followed across all project teams andverticals.
  
• Managing and presenting the monthly project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting, ensuring theproject budget is effectively managed and driving profitabilitythrough ensuring effective project execution.
  
• Reviewing financial aspects of contracts (progress billing,rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’sinterests and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with theclient.
  

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, CivilEngineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and/orexperience.
  
• Five or more years of project management experience,preferably within the electrical construction industry.
  
• Experience managing projects, including budgets, schedules,contracts, forecasting, procurement, and change orders.
  
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings,specifications, and contract documents.
  
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment while building strong relationships with clients,vendors, field teams, and leadership.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, supportbusiness development, and manage a profitable projectportfolio.
  
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solvingskills.
  

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Electrical construction experience through fieldexperience, apprenticeship, education, or related industryexperience.
  
• Passion for mentoring and developing others incollaborative environments.
  
• Taking ownership and communicating proactively.
  
• Experience applying Lean Construction principles to improveproject outcomes.
  
• A continuous-improvement mindset and the initiative toidentify ways to improve processes to increase efficiency anddeliver exceptional client experiences.
  

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and ator above quality expectations.
  
• Building trusted client relationships that lead to repeatbusiness.
  
• Maintaining strong financial performance through proactiveplanning and effective cost management.
  
• Leading engaged, high-performing teams that collaborate tosolve challenges and deliver results.
  
• Driving continuous improvement while supporting the growthand development of future leaders.
  

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe thegeneral nature and scope of work being performed by this position.This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assignedbased on the position’s role within the business unit.

Pay Range: $125,000–$175,000 per year*

*This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonablyexpects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based onjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location. Additionalcompensation or benefits may apply depending on the positionoffered.

What We Invest in You

We invest in our people with first-in-classbenefits, including comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, paidtime off, and professional development opportunities designed tosupport their well-being, growth, and future.

• Profit sharing and pension plans, each100% funded by the firm
• Health, vision, dental, and lifeinsurance plans available
• Short- and long-term disability plans available
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacationtime off
• Relocation Assistance for select roles
• Wellness programs &company-sponsored events and sports teams
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Recognition Program
• Culture and Performance Awards andRecognition Programs
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Vehicle Allowance Program for select roles
• Travel Assistance
• Will Preparation Services
• Legal Protection and Identify TheftProtection Program
• Association Involvement
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is typically scheduled 40 hoursper week. Start and end times may vary based on project, customer,operational, or site requirements, and additional hours may berequired to support project meetings, critical activities, deadlines,operational needs, or issue resolution.

This position requires up to 25% travel, primarily withinthe region to project sites, Company offices, client meetings, and otherbusiness-related locations. Regular operation of a company or personal vehicleis an essential function of this position.

The general work environment involves sittingfor extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and occasionallifting of up to 50 lbs. Work is conducted primarily indoors, andnoise levels are typically low to medium.

For over 80 years, we’vebuilt a reputation for delivering some of the industry’s mostchallenging electrical construction projects through technicalexpertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

A-C Electric Company is committed to the purpose of equalemployment opportunity and makes employment decisions based onmerit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination by anyemployee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers, basedon race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age 40 orolder, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilityunrelated to general ability, medical condition, sexual orientation,veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal,state, or local laws. This policy shall apply to all employmentactions, including hiring, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; ratesof pay or other compensation; and selection for training, includingapprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related,legally permitted pre-employment requirements. Any requiredscreening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

A-C Electric Company provides reasonable accommodation to enablequalified individuals to participate in the application and hiringprocess and to perform the essential functions of their positions,as required by applicable law. If you need accommodation during theapplication or hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or(661) 410-0000.