Senior Construction Project Leader - Electrical

Kinsley Power Systems; Lakeside (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Electric, Inc. in Lakeside, CA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to plan and execute multiple projects with direct oversight of project managers, superintendents, and engineers.

The role emphasizes risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and contract compliance across highway, traffic signal, and communications projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure profitability, and drive safe, compliant project operations from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a similar construction environment.
• Proven experience managing construction personnel and projects.
• Proven experience managing the financial aspects of jobs to ensure profitability.
• Experience understanding and effectively managing contracts to protect the company’s rights in lien and collection matters.
• Ability to obtain/possess a CA driver's license and electrical certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Project Managers, Superintendents, field foreman, and project engineers on all projects.
• Oversee the planning and execution of all assigned projects (jobs).
• Ensure budgets, schedules, materials, sub-contractors and crews are on target and profitable.
• Monitor quantity and quality of work on all assigned jobs.
• Review and approve expenses for each assigned job; ensure proper coding.
• Provide guidance to billing with schedule of values and costs.
• Oversee change orders and scope changes and related payments.
• Monitor contract compliance and liens/collection risk for each job.
• Serve as senior technical advisor on projects.
• Resolve difficult issues or startup problems.
• Manage personnel transactions on assigned projects.
• Resolve labor disputes as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety programs.
• Promote safety among peers and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Analytical skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera Scheduling

Accubid estimating

Spectrum

Job description

Select Electric, Inc. in Lakeside, CA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to plan and execute multiple projects with direct oversight of project managers, superintendents, and engineers.

The role emphasizes risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and contract compliance across highway, traffic signal, and communications projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure profitability, and drive safe, compliant project operations from inception to completion.