Senior Project Manager - Electrical Construction

National Association of Women in Construction; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

ArchKey seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large electrical construction projects in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on NEC compliance, budget management, and scheduling while coordinating with GCs, subs, superintendents and unions.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership, communication skills, and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with leadership ability.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and project safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and design to meet NEC, budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, superintendents and unions.
• Approve staff hiring and wage decisions for project staff.
• Provide guidance to planning, scheduling and engineering.
• Participate in estimating and bid proposals.
• Review requisitions, invoices and change orders.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety program adherence.
• Maintain project documentation and logs.
• Support customer maintenance and sales efforts.
• Understand labor agreements and project standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

NEC knowledge

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

IBEW Apprentice Training

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Electrical Construction

Location: San Jose, CA, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Electrical

Description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

This position is based in our regional office in San Jose, CA.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide overall administrative and technical direction for large electrical projects ($20M+) in one of our various sectors including: Alternative Energy, Automation, Civil, Power and Line, Technology, Healthcare and Entertainment. You will provide technical and engineering support as required by the projects needed. Our Senior Project Managers play a key role in having overall bottom- line responsibility for profit and loss and consequently carry the authority appropriately.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Can flex and adapt with the growing needs of the business.
• Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.

Day in the Life

• Oversee total construction and design effort (if applicable) to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, National Electric Code, budget, and schedule
• Act as a liaison to coordinate communication between both internal and external members on the project including, but not limited to: General Contractors, Subcontractors, Superintendents, General Foremen and union officials
• Authorize and/or approve all project staff transactions including choice of superintendent, general foremen, foremen, staff volume and wages
• Provide directions to planning, scheduling and engineering functions
• Participate in estimating projects and writing bid proposals
• Review and approve purchase requisitions, payment approvals, sending invoices, and changing order requests
• Assists in the implementation/interpretation of safety programs and ensures that all OSHA requirements are met
• Ensure that all company client and project policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to and interpret the policies
• Ensure the maintenance of all official project documentation and logs
• Provide directions to planning, scheduling and engineering functions
• Responsible for customer maintenance and other sales and marketing
• Maintain a thorough understanding of labor agreements and standards specific to projects

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or IBEW Apprentice Training Certificate or equivalent in job experience.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code
• Must possess strong attention to detail and ensure maximum quality of work throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Temporary relocation to jobsite as required.
• Experience with Accubid a plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu a plus.

Travel

• Travel to project sites is required.

Benefits

• competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs.
• Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being.
• We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees.
• Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affir​mative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.