Senior Electrical Project Manager

Eliteexecutivesolutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Stable backlog

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead large commercial and industrial electrical construction projects in Southern California. You will own project execution from award through closeout and mentor a team of engineers and coordinators.

This role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and rigorous safety practices, with strong backing from a financially solid contractor and a supportive executive team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical project management experience in commercial/industrial construction.
• Proven success managing large, complex projects from inception through completion.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large commercial/industrial electrical projects from award to closeout.
• Own project financial performance: budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to meet milestones and client expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, design teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status, risks, and opportunities clearly.
• Manage contracts, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.

Skills

Electrical PM

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract admin

Leadership

Client relations

Risk management

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

About the job Senior Electrical Project Manager

Elite Executive Solutions has been retained to conduct a confidential search on behalf of a well-established, highly respected electrical contractor with a strong presence throughout Southern California. Due to continued growth and a robust backlog of work, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the successful execution of complex, high-profile electrical construction projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned project management professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys leading high-performing teams, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a financially strong and growth-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Maintain full responsibility for project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain project schedules while ensuring milestones and client expectations are achieved.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, design teams, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication regarding project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage contracts, change orders, procurement, subcontractor agreements, and project documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Superintendents to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution in the field.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and other team members.
• Identify and proactively resolve project challenges while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical project management experience within commercial or industrial construction.
• Proven success managing large, complex electrical construction projects from inception through completion.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and risk management.
• Experience managing project financials, including cost reporting, forecasting, and change management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-standard project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Why This Opportunity

• Confidential search with a financially strong and highly respected electrical contractor.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile projects throughout Southern California.
• Strong backlog of negotiated and repeat-client work, providing long-term stability.
• Collaborative executive leadership team that empowers decision-making and values operational excellence.
• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued career advancement.
• A company culture built on integrity, teamwork, innovation, and investing in its people.

Confidentiality

All inquiries and candidate information will be handled with the strictest confidentiality. Company details and additional information will be shared only after an initial conversation and mutual interest have been established.