Project Manager - Commercial

** Posting

Title:

** Project Manager - Commercial/Industrial

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* Reports To:

** Director of Project Management

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* Location:

** Greater Los Angeles Area | Sante Fe Springs, California

** Salary Range:**  $130,000 to $150,000

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* This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan._

_This position primarily involves working on-site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline._

Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

** WHO WE ARE*
* For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always-always-do the right thing.

Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

** THE COMMERCIAL TEAM*
* Our strong project management teams, dedicated in-house engineering resources and skilled union field staff work together seamlessly to deliver commercial projects that are as innovative and unique as the clients who build them.

** ABOUT

THE ROLE *
* As a Construction Project Manager at Cupertino Electric, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of complex construction projects and/or complex scopes of work on capital projects. You will manage the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects/scopes using business practices that are consistent with our company values - people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence.

+ Own the financial performance of the assigned project or project scopes, including cost control, forecasting, margin protection, and overall commercial success.

+ Coordinate and lead daily/weekly planning meetings with Superintendents, General Foremen, and Project Engineers to review progress, develop means and methods, assess staffing and equipment needs, and manage long-lead procurement and subcontractor sequencing.

+ Review estimates, drawings, and specifications to understand scope, validate budget assumptions, and determine resource needs, construction methodology, and schedule requirements.

+ Develop and maintain accurate monthly job cost updates for project or project scopes, including cost-to-complete assessments, budget reallocations, and contingency planning.

+ Create, review, negotiate, and approve change orders for project or project scopes with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure proper scope alignment and financial recovery.

+ Plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of both company crews and subcontractors to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

+ Proactively identify risks related to design gaps, scope conflicts, procurement delays, constructability issues, workforce needs, schedule constraints, and site conditions.

+ Develop and implement mitigation strategies including resequencing work, clarifying scope, accelerating procurement, or escalating design issues early through formal channels.

+ Maintain a project risk register and conduct regular risk review meetings to ensure potential issues are tracked, owned, and acted upon before they impact cost or schedule.

+ Monitor leading indicators such as submittal timelines, cost variances, and long-lead equipment status to anticipate challenges and prevent downstream impacts.

+ Interpret and enforce contract requirements to ensure project execution aligns with all commercial, technical, and administrative obligations.

+ Resolve technical challenges and unforeseen field issues quickly and collaboratively to avoid schedule impacts or rework.

+ Serve as the subject matter expert for the project or assigned scopes, ensuring clarity of requirements, specifications, and contract obligations.

+ Communicate effectively and consistently with department leads, engineers, superintendents, stakeholders, and clients to maintain alignment and transparency.

+ Partner closely with the Production team to ensure Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen fully understand plans, specifications, and installation requirements so field execution matches client expectations.

+ Ensure all work is performed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity,…