Senior Electrical Project Manager

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical construction firm is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budgets. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of project management experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and strong communication, finance, and problem-solving skills. This full-time position is based in California and offers a competitive pay range of $90,000 – $195,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction.
• Ability to read construction documents including plan set and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.

Responsibilities

• Create predictable outcomes on projects, ensuring adherence to budgets.
• Champion and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts and relationships with clients.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Relationship building

Financial management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Mission Statement: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for construction projects assigned. The Senior Project Manager leads and manages a team of high-performing project managers, assistant project managers and/or project engineers to deliver exceptional results for our clients using business practices consistent with our company values. The position proactively develops deeper relationships with current and potential customers leading to additional business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create predictable outcomes on projects, eliminating variances and negative swings as projects progress.
• Champion A-C Best Practices: Safety, Lean Construction, Continuous Improvement, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Adjust), Eliminate Waste and Fabrication
• Develop and manage project team members, establishing project objectives and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policies.
• Ensure project teams are beating project budgets and creating raving fans of our customers.
• Ensure company processes and procedures are being followed across all project teams and verticals
• Champion and ensure adherence to A-C Electric Company’s standards of quality, safety, and best practices from project turnover to project close-out for project teams.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client
• Anticipate project challenges, identify risks and mitigate accordingly thereby clearing roadblocks for your project team
• Manage, mentor, and develop a group of direct and indirect team members.
• Manage monthly project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting, requiring project budget is effectively managed and driving profitability through ensuring effective project execution.
• Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
• Review and identify contracts for “gotcha” subtleties and share with the project team.
• Resource forecasting and allocation, working closely with Superintendent and Procurement
• Identify improvements, gaps, and successes and share with project teams for execution.
• Production tracking. Assist teams with proper setup, management, and interpretation of the data through Track
• Incorporate LEAN construction concepts to deliver outstanding project results (Pull Planning, Daily Huddles, SIPs, 5s, Waste Elimination, PDCA)
• Teaching and ensuring procurement practices are followed related to materials, subcontracts, and other required construction expenditures
• Identifying teachable opportunities to utilize prefabrication and other production / safety / quality enhancement practices with your teams for your projects.
• Own the construction process map and providing input to improving and standardizing processes
• Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other related discipline preferred. (Can be a combination of education, training, and other relevant work experience.)
• Minimum 8-10 years experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction.
• Ability to read construction documents including plan set and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects
• Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.
• Knowledge of the construction industry; contracts, project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, equipment, and means and methods required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents including plan set, specifications and contract.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees; management, staff, vendors, clients, and others.
• Applied electrical experience and knowledge through accredited apprenticeship program, college programs, or relevant work experience is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information

Pay Range: $90,000 – $195,000 per year. Pay offered may vary depending on location, experience, and other factors.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service, Project Management, and Management

Industry

• Construction

A-C Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.