Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

About Us

We are an electrical construction firm offering total electrical construction, engineering, facilities maintenance, utility, sound and communications, and renewable energy services. We combine broad electrical and energy systems expertise with a strong commitment to quality service and total customer satisfaction.

Contra Costa Electric is hiring for a Project Manager located in Fresno, CA. This position requires experience leading electrical industry projects in both the public and private sector. The Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating, and directing construction projects to meet profit and growth objectives. The role requires an understanding of project contracts, scheduling, cost accounting, budgeting, client management, and safety.

The Project Manager must support field personnel in relationships with subcontractors, resolve field problems as they arise, maintain full financial responsibilities, and support outstanding communication and customer service skills.

• The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the project activities for the projects assigned in accordance with project contract documents, budgets, schedules, quality control and company objectives.
• Ensures adherence to project budget. Reports any potential risks or discrepancies to the Division Manager and Senior Management as appropriate.
• Develops and supports the implementation of jobsite security, quality control, and safety programs for each project with the support of the Superintendent, Safety and QC departments.
• Ensures accurate and timely project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, schedule updates, time records, supplemental work orders, change order pricing, and general project correspondence.
• Responsible for scheduling processes including upfront collaboration with all stakeholders (Superintendent, Subcontractors, etc.) and integrating man loading schedules, milestone schedules, and contract schedules.
• Collaborates with the Superintendent and field team to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Establishes, maintains, and tracks performance standards for all work performed on assigned project.
• Conducts on-site observations of work during construction to monitor compliance with safety, quality control, sustainability measures and overall project status.
• Adheres to the Company uniform project management procedures and cost accounting standards.
• Collaborates with Project Controls to prepare, approve and submit project budgets.
• Formulates and manages revenue and profit projections for the Division Manager.
• Is accountable for the cash flow of assigned project, including customer pay applications and payment status, subcontractor/consultant invoicing and payments through collaboration with the Project Team.
• Manages project start and closeout process.
• Responsible for all material and equipment procurement, including logistics.
• Collaborates with field personnel to gather information for changes in work for pricing. The Project Manager is expected to understand impacts of changes to work and should be able to perform electrical takeoff and change order formulation.
• Provides technical advice to both clients and employees as needed.
• Reviews estimates and proposal scope letters. Participates in bid review process as required.
• Reviews RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractors and vendors.
• Identifies and manages potential project risks and issues. Develops and executes recovery action plans.
• Enforces compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards/codes, and contracts. Reports all variances to the Division Manager.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties may be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 3+ years related experience working for an electrical contractor with direct experience in managing commercial or industrial construction projects as a Project Manager or Estimator.
• A degree in engineering or construction management is preferred.

• Must be knowledgeable in all areas of electrical installation including a working knowledge of contract documents, project estimates, and construction specifications.
• Understanding of basic labor relations, including union contract requirements and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of project financial management including billing, cash flow projections and related activities.
• Understanding of conceptual budgeting and design-build.
• Knowledge of…