Senior Project Manager

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting in San Francisco seeks a Lead Commercial Electrical Construction Project Manager to drive projects from preconstruction through closeout, delivering exceptional client service and financial performance.

You will mentor Project Managers, estimators, and engineers, coordinate with owners, GCs, and trade partners, and lead continuous improvement across the project portfolio in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of commercial electrical construction project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasting, cost control, productivity, and profitability.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to maintain schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with field leadership, vendors, warehouse personnel, and trade partners.
• Serve as the primary contact for owners, general contractors, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and estimating staff.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Commercial electrical PM

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost control

Contract administration

Procurement

Client relationships

Team leadership

Scheduling & documentation

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

PlanGrid

Accubid

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Summary

Lead commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring exceptional customer service, financial performance, quality execution, and operational excellence. This role also mentors project management and estimating staff and supports strategic business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasting, cost control, productivity, and profitability.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to maintain schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with field leadership, vendors, warehouse personnel, and trade partners.
• Serve as the primary contact for owners, general contractors, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Build lasting client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and estimating staff.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, contract requirements, and quality expectations.
• Improve project management processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on resource planning and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of commercial electrical construction project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, customer-focused approach in a fast-paced construction environment.

Skills

• Commercial electrical construction project management
• Project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Contract administration and procurement
• Client relationship management
• Team leadership and staff development
• Risk management and problem resolution
• Scheduling, documentation, and quality control
• Bluebeam, Procore, PlanGrid, Accubid, Viewpoint, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat

Summary Qualification

Experienced leader with a strong background in commercial electrical construction. Skilled in managing projects through all phases while maintaining financial and operational performance. Effective mentor capable of developing project management and estimating teams. Strong communicator who builds productive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams. Committed to quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth and leadership opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We ensure job offers are made based of one s employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law.

All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm one s right to work in the US. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment-based visa status.