Senior Project Manager

Primee; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Program with Direct Benefit

100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

Education/Training Reimbursement Benefit

Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Primee is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in San Jose, California, to lead and oversee medium-scale construction projects.

This role is pivotal for ensuring project completion, maintaining customer satisfaction, and achieving positive financial outcomes. Candidates should have strong electrical project management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage for employees and dependents, a 401(k) program, and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant electrical project management experience.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, estimating, and engineering principles.
• Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Oversee project financial activities and maintain budget adherence.
• Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical project management experience

Understanding of construction cost

Proficiency in electrical estimating

Knowledge of project management tools

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Accubid Estimating systems

Microsoft Office

Job 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!

Position Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the successful execution of increasingly complex small to medium‑scale construction projects. Operating with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for project planning, management direction, achieving project completion, ensuring customer satisfaction and delivering a positive financial outcome.

• Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identify new project opportunities.
• Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high‑quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Oversee project financial activities (SOV preparation, invoicing, collections, etc.) and take ownership of project results by working closely with all stakeholders to define scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
• Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator between them.
• Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout the project life cycle.
• Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms.
• Work closely with field leadership.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high‑performance work environment.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe‑work practices. Lead project safety efforts and promote a safe worksite at all times.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• May supervise or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments.
• May directly supervise project staff.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature are moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. This position is expected to be fully in‑person, onsite, with some travel to other offices, work sites, and local business errands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and seven to ten years of electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
• Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting practices.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software packages; preference for familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
• Proficiency building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.
• Experience with design‑build delivery models is highly preferred.
• Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final “cost at completion” on a regular basis.
• Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities.
• Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross‑functional departments.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• May supervise or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments.
• May directly supervise project staff.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.
• 401(k) Program with Direct Benefit.
• 100% Employer‑paid Life Insurance.
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program.
• Education/Training Reimbursement Benefit.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off.

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