Senior Construction Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager — Energy Infrastructure & MEP (Bakersfield / Central Valley / LA)

My client is a premier national energy services company (ESCO) and design‑build engineering firm with a 60‑year legacy of excellence. They specialize in high‑impact energy efficiency, HVAC, solar, and battery storage projects across California and the broader U.S. 🏗️⚡

This position leads the execution of mid‑sized to large‑scale energy retrofit construction projects in the Southern California and Central Valley regions. As the first senior hire in Bakersfield, you will oversee a multi‑phase solar and storage portfolio while serving as the foundational leader for a growing local team.

• Stability: Join a highly established firm with 60+ years of success and a massive national pipeline.
• Autonomy: Direct visibility to executive leadership with the opportunity to build and mentor your own local team as operations expand. 👥
• Support: Comprehensive vehicle allowance or company vehicle provided

What you’ll do

• Full Lifecycle Ownership: Drive projects from design‑build input and bid coordination through implementation and final commissioning.
• MEP Oversight: Manage complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, ensuring all work meets rigorous QA/QC standards.
• Schedule & Budget: Own the project controls, maintaining detailed three‑week schedules and monthly budget forecasting to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Partner Management: Lead and coordinate subcontractors and vendors, serving as the primary liaison between field teams and clients.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical leadership to junior project staff as the local office scales.

What you bring

• Experience: 5–10+ years of commercial construction leadership, specifically within MEP or ESCO environments.
• Technical Chops: Strong understanding of HVAC systems, energy efficiency retrofits, and solar + storage integration.
• Project Mastery: Expert‑level knowledge of scheduling software, submittal processes, and contract administration.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• Local Presence & Travel: Based in Bakersfield preferred; however, candidates from the Central Valley or Los Angeles are encouraged to apply, provided they can travel to Bakersfield approximately 2x per week. 📍

Work setup

• Location: Bakersfield, CA (Hybrid with site travel). 📍
• Compensation: Competitive pay with upwards flex for the right experience 💰
• Benefits: Merit‑based bonus, vehicle allowance/fuel, 401k match, and full benefits pack

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management

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