Switchgear Project Lead — Delivery & Profit

useleccareers; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

TeleMedicine

Company Paid Life Insurance & AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Leave Time

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity theft protection

Product discounts

Job summary

Walters Wholesale Electric Company, an affiliate of USESI, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee lighting and gear projects from initiation through completion in Brea, CA. You will direct junior staff, coordinate with internal and external teams, and ensure accurate, timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in project management within electrical construction, strong financial analysis and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years project management experience in electrical construction (preferred).
• Experience with lighting/gear projects is a plus.
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
• Familiarity with Solar ERP or similar systems is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience reading schematics/prints is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of lighting and gear projects from approval to completion.
• Anticipate industry and market changes, adjusting projects and pricing strategies in collaboration with customers and vendors.
• Conduct financial risk assessments for projects, develop risk strategies, and communicate financial impacts to stakeholders.
• Provide comprehensive quarterly updates to management on prospective, current, and future projects, including financial assessments.
• Direct, train, and evaluate Project Coordinators and other junior team members; ensure accountability for assigned tasks.
• Act as primary decision-maker for escalated issues, resolving customer complaints in alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate with sales, estimating, accounting, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project risks, change requests, and competing priorities using sound judgment and discretion.
• Analyze project data to identify trends and recommend improvements for efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of bids, project updates, and financial metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ERP systems

Job description

Walters Wholesale Electric Company, an affiliate of USESI, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee lighting and gear projects from initiation through completion in Brea, CA. You will direct junior staff, coordinate with internal and external teams, and ensure accurate, timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in project management within electrical construction, strong financial analysis and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.