Senior Electrical Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Chatsworth, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical construction leader who can manage complex commercial, industrial, institutional, or public works projects from pre-construction through closeout. The Senior Electrical Project Manager will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, field coordination, contract administration, client communication, and financial performance.

This is a high-impact role within an operations and project management environment that values safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and strong client relationships. This opportunity offers the chance to lead significant electrical construction projects, partner closely with field teams and company leadership, mentor developing project staff, and play a key role in delivering profitable, well-executed work. Candidates who enjoy ownership, collaboration, problem-solving, and building long-term client trust will find this role especially rewarding.

• Manage multiple electrical construction projects simultaneously from startup through completion and closeout.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and monthly financial projections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, owners, general contractors, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and field personnel.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, procurement, long-lead items, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, schedule performance, profitability, contract compliance, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project closeout activities, including punch lists, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranty documentation, and final client acceptance.

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Full-time employment.
• Salary range: $150,000 to $180,000 per year.
• Location:
  
  Chatsworth, CA.
• Work environment:
  Office and field-based role.

• Manage electrical construction projects across planning, execution, scheduling, procurement, financial controls, and closeout.
• Lead project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, change orders, contract administration, and profitability management.
• Coordinate with clients, field supervision, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, general contractors, and internal leadership.
• Support safe, code-compliant, high-quality electrical installations through field coordination and project oversight.
• 8+ years of electrical construction project management experience required, with senior-level experience preferred.
• Experience managing commercial, industrial, institutional, or public works electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction practices, jobsite coordination, and project sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and project documentation.
• Proven experience with budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, job cost tracking, procurement, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong financial management, cost-control, negotiation, and change order management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, safety practices, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Ability to visit active construction sites, walk jobsite areas, climb ladders, inspect work, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and travel to project locations as required.