Senior Electrical Project Manager

Elite Executive Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects in Southern California. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in budgeting and scheduling.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a highly respected contractor committed to operational excellence and employee development. You will play a key role in managing project performance and fostering team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical project management in commercial or industrial construction.
• Proven success in managing complex electrical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large electrical construction projects.
• Maintain responsibility for project financial performance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to meet client expectations.

Skills

Electrical project management experience

Leadership and communication skills

Budgeting and cost control

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

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.