Senior Project Manager - Electrical

CMD Electric; San Diego (CA); On-site; CAD 195,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Electric, headquartered in San Diego, seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects, ensure contract compliance, and build strong client relationships on high-value programs.

You will oversee budgets, change orders, and claims, mentor engineers, and drive energy and safety standards while delivering on time and within scope for public works, federal, or private sectors.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical project management experience on large contracts.
• Proven track record with public works, federal, or private projects.
• Experience with design-build delivery and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute project objectives and performance standards in alignment with corporate policies.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of construction, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Participate in contract negotiations and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Manage and administer contracts, including change orders and claims resolution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams, providing clear updates.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets to ensure financial objectives are met.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Estimating (Accubid)

Mentoring

Design-Build experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

PMP or equivalent

DBIA accreditation

Job description

About CMD Electric:

CMD Electric is a leading electrical contracting company with a reputation for excellence and innovation. With our headquarters in San Diego and projects spanning Southern California, we are committed to delivering quality electrical construction services. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Electrical Project Manager to join our dynamic team.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Electrical Project Manager at CMD Electric, you will play a pivotal role in executing electrical construction projects, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, and building strong relationships with both internal team members and clients. This position requires a disciplined and collaborative professional with a proven track record in electrical project management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute project objectives and performance standards in alignment with corporate policies.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of construction, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Participate in contract negotiations and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Manage and administer contracts, including change orders and claims resolution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal team members and clients, fostering a high level of credibility.
• Regularly communicate project updates, milestones, and potential challenges to clients.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Strong leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical project management experience in public works, federal, or private projects with individual contract values exceeding $5 million and portfolios exceeding $20 million. Multi-family experience a plus!
• Preferably holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related fields. Field experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Estimating experience w/ accubid change order a plus!
• PMP or equivalent a plus!
• Capable of managing and mentoring project engineers and interns.
• Experienced in the design-build delivery method, with preference for DBIA accreditation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to generate energy, enthusiasm, and a desire to succeed in others.
• Leads confidently and with clarity amid uncertainty.
• Guided by core values and beliefs, acts with integrity and honesty.
• Intolerant to mediocrity and maintains a strong sense of urgency.
• Challenges the status quo and generates new ideas /solutions.
• Displays a strong desire to learn and embrace new technologies

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMD is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms and conditions of employment based upon actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical conditions as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (\"Protected Classifications\"). CMD will otherwise reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities as required by law, if the person is otherwise qualified to perform all essential functions of the position safely and competently.

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.