Senior Project Manager - Public Infrastructure

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager for public infrastructure in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

The role oversees day‑to‑day construction operations, manages a high‑performing team, and ensures successful delivery across complex commercial/industrial projects, with strong emphasis on safety, profitability, and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include crafting execution plans, leading cross‑functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and negotiating change

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience managing Commercial or Industrial Projects.
• 8+ years of management experience, including client interface and leadership.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provide full ownership of project delivery, including financial performance, schedule adherence, risk management, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment with company objectives.
• Lead multiple complex projects or large flagship projects simultaneously, ensuring all scopes are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Direct Project Managers, APMs, PEs, and coordinate with field leadership teams.
• Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.
• Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and sequencing strategies for complex projects.
• Oversee procurement strategies, long‑lead planning, subcontractor buyout, staffing plans, and logistics.
• Review and validate project estimates, budgets, schedules, and contract documents.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client interface

Team leadership

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or similar

Tools

Accubid Classic

Job description

Description

Posting Title: Senior Project Manager - Public Infrastructure

Reports To: Project Executive

Location: Greater San Francisco Bay Area | San Jose, CA |

Salary Range: $161,250 to $213,000

• This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

This position primarily involves working on-site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process.

Who We Are

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high‑profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we’re proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE COMMERCIAL TEAM

Our strong project management teams dedicated in‑house engineering resources and skilled union field staff work together seamlessly to deliver commercial projects that are as innovative and unique as the clients who build them.

About The Role

Senior Project Managers at Cupertino Electric are responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of construction projects and the successful management of a high‑performing team. Senior Project Managers provide internal and external coordination and collaboration with project partners and stakeholders. They are tasked with establishing team member roles and responsibilities and take the lead in defining the structure and communication expectations to ensure efficient work and progression. The Senior Project Manager will lead the team in successfully managing the planning, execution, and financial performance of projects using business practices that are consistent with our company values – people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence.

• Provide full ownership of project delivery, including financial performance, schedule adherence, risk management, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment with company objectives.
• Lead multiple complex projects or large flagship projects simultaneously, ensuring all scopes are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes, directing Project Managers, APMs, Project Engineers, and coordinating with field leadership teams.
• Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and construction sequencing strategies for complex commercial and industrial projects.
• Oversee procurement strategies, long‑lead planning, subcontractor buyout, staffing plans, and logistics to ensure all project phases are coordinated and fully resourced.
• Review and validate project estimates, budgets, schedules, and contract documents to ensure alignment between pre‑construction and operations.
• Ensure the project team understands project constraints, customer expectations, technical requirements, and success criteria.
• Lead risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning, including design gaps, scope ambiguities, procurement delays, constructability issues, and project‑specific environmental or regulatory risks.
• Maintain and enforce a living risk register, ensuring active monitoring and escalation of issues before they impact cost or schedule.
• Own the financial health of assigned projects, including revenue forecasting, cost‑to‑complete analysis, margin management, cash flow planning, and change order profitability.
• Develop, approve, and/or negotiate all major change orders, subcontractor agreements, and cost adjustments, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and company financial targets.
• Develop detailed monthly job cost reviews, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and early detection of deviations.
• Oversee and support recovery plans for underperforming projects to protect profitability and schedule commitments.
• Interpret, administer, and enforce contract terms, specifications, and commercial requirements for both upstream client contracts and downstream subcontractor agreements.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, agencies, and key project partners.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, APMs, PEs, and field leadership by providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Promote alignment across departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Safety, QA/QC, Accounting) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support the Superintendent and field leadership in ensuring the project is built according to plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Drive the company’s safety culture by ensuring planning for safe operations, correcting unsafe behaviors, and supporting incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador for CEI, modeling professionalism, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

• Thorough knowledge of the estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking and reporting principles necessary to profitably complete electrical construction projects.
• Experience with union workforces.
• Verifiable experience of safe, reliable and integrity‑driven work habits, including working in unsupervised field settings, and remote office locations when appropriate.
• Strong management and leadership skills, to include a history of leading teams with a passion for developing employees.
• Strong ability to influence and drive positive outcomes.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Project. Experience with Accubid Classic preferred.

What You Will Gain

Upon joining the team at Cupertino Electric, you’ll be exposed to a new, diverse community of client, vendor, and subcontractor partners. You’ll be empowered to build new relationships to enhance your future business development opportunities. In addition to overseeing high‑performance project teams over multiple projects, you will serve as a leader and mentor by fostering and maintaining an inclusive team environment. Armed with CEI’s top‑notch tools and copious internal resources, with the expertise you bring and a little elbow grease, you’re sure to be successful.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or similar preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

None required.

Experience:

• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience managing Commercial or Industrial Projects
• Typically requires 8+ years of management experience, including client interface and solicitation, planning and execution, project delivery, and staff supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations.

Driving Record:

Valid state‑issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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