Senior Electrical Projects Lead

CMD Electric; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Electric, a premier electrical contractor, seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead large, complex projects across Southern California and the Bay Area. You will drive project objectives, manage contracts, and maintain strong client relationships while mentoring engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of electrical PM experience on projects >$5M, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a track record in design-build delivery. PMP/DBIA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical project management experience on large-scale projects (public works, federal or private) with contracts >$5M and portfolios >$20M.
• Bachelor’s or higher in electrical engineering, construction management, business, or related field; field experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Estimating experience with Accubid change orders a plus; PMP or DBIA accreditation a plus.
• Ability to mentor project engineers/interns and lead design-build delivery.
• Strong communication skills and a drive to innovate and improve project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute project objectives aligned with policy and contracts.
• Lead construction activities and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.
• Manage contracts, change orders, and claims resolution.
• Develop client and internal team relationships and provide regular project updates.
• Oversee budgets, cost control, and financial objectives; identify savings opportunities.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and milestones.

Skills

Electrical project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budget & cost control

Mentoring

Design-build delivery

Estimating

PMP or DBIA (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Business

Tools

Accubid ChangeOrder

Job description

CMD Electric, a premier electrical contractor, seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead large, complex projects across Southern California and the Bay Area. You will drive project objectives, manage contracts, and maintain strong client relationships while mentoring engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of electrical PM experience on projects >$5M, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a track record in design-build delivery. PMP/DBIA is a plus.