Senior Project Manager, Low Voltage

Primee; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k program with direct benefit

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Education Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

PRIME Electric in California is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee mid- to large-scale electrical construction projects. You will plan, lead, and deliver projects from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CM or related field and 7–10 years of electrical PM experience, with strong skills in cost control, scheduling, and client negotiations. A strong on-site presence and leadership are essential.

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; plus accounting practices.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating, including change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software; preference for Accubid Estimating systems.
• Knowledge of integrated job cost systems, budgeting, reporting, and final costing.
• Ability to build critical path schedules and understand sequencing across disciplines.
• Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.
• Capable of active engagement in construction processes and cost-at-completion evaluations.
• Strong negotiation skills for change orders with customers.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
• Ability to elicit cooperation across senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Maintains a positive attitude and collaborative work environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee project financials (SOV prep, invoicing, collections) and define scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
• Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders; act as mediator as needed.
• Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage project scope with change orders and formal approvals.
• Collaborate with field leadership and maintain a hands-on site presence.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members for high performance.
• Adhere to Safety Program and promote a safe work site at all times.
• Visit jobsites regularly to supervise progress and support PM team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Electrical PM

Cost estimating

Project scheduling

Change orders

Accubid Estimating

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Critical path

Design-build

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM or related field

7–10 years electrical PM experience

Tools

Accubid Estimating

MS Project

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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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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