Project Manager, Underground

Prime Electric; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Program with Direct Benefit

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus

Education/ Training Reimbursement

Paid Time off and Holidays

Job summary

PRIME Electric is seeking a Project Manager in California to lead end-to-end construction projects, from initiation through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to deliver superior client satisfaction and financial results.

The position is based on-site with occasional travel to other offices and jobsites. A construction-management related degree and 5+ years underground project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field; five+ years underground project management experience or equivalent
• Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles
• Proficiency in estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates
• Experience with project management tools and software, preferring Accubid Estimating systems
• Knowledge of integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing
• Proficiency building critical path schedules and understanding construction sequencing
• Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred
• Ability to actively engage in the construction process and evaluate final cost at completion
• Strong negotiation skills with customers for change orders
• Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities
• Eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development to identify new project opportunities
• Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high quality standards, and timely delivery
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline with stakeholders
• Communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator
• Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project scope via change order forms and approvals
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members to maintain high performance
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program and on-site safety practices
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and visit jobsites to oversee progress
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Accubid Estimating

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one ofSilicon Valley's Best Places to Work!

Position Summary:

As a Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the successful execution of increasingly complex small to medium-scale construction projects. Operating with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for project planning, management direction, achieving project completion, ensuring customer satisfaction and delivering a positive financial outcome.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identifynew project opportunities.
• Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence,high-quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project scope,goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
• Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediatorbetween them.
• Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout project life cycle.
• Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes viachange order forms.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance workenvironment.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safework practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provideassistance to the project management team as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or newones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

What You Will Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and five+ years underground project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
• Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting practices.
• Proficiency in estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software packages. Experience with project management tools and software packages, with a preference for familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
• Proficiency building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.
• Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.
• Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final cost at completion on a regular basis.
• Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities.
• Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments
• May directly supervise project staff

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. This position is expected to be fully in-person, onsite, with some travel not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands.

$135,000 - $165,000 a year

Our Benefits

• -100% coveragefor Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, withno premium cost to the employee
• -401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• -100% Employer-paid Life Insurance-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• -Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• -Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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