Senior Project Manager, Low Voltage

Prime Electric

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision (100% coverage

401k Program

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Education / Training Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

No agencies

Job summary

Prime Electric is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee complex electrical construction projects from start to finish. You will drive planning, safety, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction while delivering positive financial outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field and 7–10 years of electrical project management experience, with strong cost control, scheduling, and estimating skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and 7–10 years electrical project management experience or equivalent.
Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles; familiarity with accounting practices.
Proficiency in electrical estimating and handling change orders; experience with Accubid Estimating systems.
Knowledge of integrated job costing, budgeting, and final costing.
Experience building critical path schedules and understanding construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery.
Oversee project finances (SOV, invoicing, collections) and define scope, goals, and timeline with stakeholders.
Communicate expectations clearly and act as mediator among team members and stakeholders.
Proactively resolve issues and manage project scope with change orders.
Work closely with field leadership and coach project team to high performance.
Lead safety efforts and maintain a safe on-site environment; visit jobsites regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team management

Adaptability

Negotiation

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Architecture/Engineering background

Tools

Accubid Estimating

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

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.

Who We Are

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% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no 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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