Senior Project Manager, Low Voltage

Prime Electric; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k w/ Direct Benefit

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing & Bonus

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Prime Electric in Reno, NV is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects from start to finish, ensuring safety, schedule and budget adherence.

The role requires 7–10 years of PM experience in electrical construction, strong cost control and leadership skills, with on-site presence and cross-functional coordination.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is required.
• Seven to ten years electrical project management experience or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles.
• Proficiency with project management tools; familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
• Knowledge of budgeting, reporting and final costing in integrated job cost systems.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, quality, and timely delivery.
• Oversee financial activities including SOV, invoicing, and collections; define scope, goals, resources, and timeline.
• Set clear expectations and mediate between team members and stakeholders.
• Proactively resolve issues and manage scope with formal change orders.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the project team; ensure PRIME Safety program compliance.
• Maintain onsite presence and visit jobsites to support progress.

Skills

Construction management

Cost control

Scheduling

Estimating

Change orders

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Accubid Estimating

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.

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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.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and seven to ten years electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or 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. Experience with project management tools and software packages, with a 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.

What You Will Do

• 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.) Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project 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 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, 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.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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