Switchgear Project Lead — Electrical Systems & Delivery

US-Electrical-Services-2; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

401(k) Retirement Plan with company",

Paid Holidays

Personal Leave Time (vacation and sick

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Choice of voluntary benefits including

Job summary

Walters Wholesale Electric Company, an affiliate of USESI, seeks an experienced Project Manager in Brea, CA to oversee lighting and gear projects from initiation to completion. You will partner with internal and external teams, direct junior staff, and ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership and financial analysis, with a focus on timely delivery, risk management, and process improvement to support long-term company success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or within the electrical construction industry (preferred).
• Experience with lighting/gear-related projects is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Familiarity with Solar ERP or similar systems is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience reading schematics/prints is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of lighting and gear jobs 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

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Schematics/prints reading

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Solar ERP

Job description

Walters Wholesale Electric Company, an affiliate of USESI, seeks an experienced Project Manager in Brea, CA to oversee lighting and gear projects from initiation to completion. You will partner with internal and external teams, direct junior staff, and ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership and financial analysis, with a focus on timely delivery, risk management, and process improvement to support long-term company success.