Senior Project Engineer in Sacramento

Energy Jobline ZR; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k Program

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Education/Training Reimbursement

Paid Time off

Job summary

PRIME Electric is seeking a qualified Construction Management professional to join our Sacramento area team. You will oversee electrical construction projects, manage permits, schedules, submittals, and coordinate field and office activities to keep on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Construction Management or related field and 2–3 years in electrical construction, with proficiency in Accubid, MS Office, and Bluebeam. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or 2–3 years electrical construction experience.
• Familiarity with estimating, scheduling and project management software, with knowledge of Accubid is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam; strong accounting and cost understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical construction projects, monitor permits, schedules, and submittals.
• Maintain project files and drawing sets; organize submittals and RFI tracking.
• Coordinate field and office teams to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Attend project status meetings and support PM/Field management teams.

Skills

Construction management

Electrical construction

Estimating

Accounting

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learn-on-the-job

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

2–3 years electrical construction experience

Tools

Accubid

Project management software

MS Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one of Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work!

What You Will Do

• Collaborate in monitoring project planning, execution and closeout.
• Assist in managing permit applications, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections asneeded.
• Establish and maintain project management and administrative files.
• Research, acquire and organize submittals and Operations & Maintenance manual materials.
• Maintain meticulous records of incoming and outgoing submittals.
• Update and manage drawing sets, both electronically and in hard copies.
• Organize and maintain project correspondence.
• Help create and oversee field installation work packages and monitor overall schedule progress.
• Assist in implementing and entering Purchasing Orders (PO’s) and PO Changes.
• Aid in estimating and tracking Potential Change Orders (PCO’s).
• Assist in preparing and tracking Requests for Information (RFI’s)
• Contribute to the preparation and substantiation of job billing.
• Attend regular project status meetings.
• Provide support to Project Management and Field Management teams as needed.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safework practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or newones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

What You Will Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Construction Management or related field, and/or 2-3 yearselectrical construction industry experience, or relevant field experience and or training; orequivalent combination of education and experience, .
• Familiarity with software-based estimating, accounting, scheduling and project managementsystems, with knowledge of Accubid, considered a plus.
• Understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles andtechniques, as well as accounting principles, a plus.
• Ability to learn electrical estimating to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply jobestimates and assist with new estimates.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining a constructive workenvironment.
• Uphold a strong work ethic and good punctuality.
• Prioritize work effectively to meet all deadlines with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capacity for on-the-job learning.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing project needs and willingness to ask questions and exercise goodjudgement.

Our Benefits

• -100% coveragefor Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, withno premium cost to the employee
• 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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