Electrical Construction Project Manager - Bay Area

Electrical Construction Project Manager

Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Location: Martinez, CA. Relocation required if not a commutable distance from Martinez, CA

Salary: $120K-$165K DOE

About the Role

We are partnered with a Fortune 500-backed electrical construction firm to recruit a Commercial and Industrial Electrical Project Manager for their Martinez, CA (Bay Area) branch. Our client delivers commercial and industrial electrical construction, engineering, facilities maintenance, utility, telecom/low-voltage, and renewable energy services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area - with a broad portfolio spanning healthcare facilities and hospital construction, commercial tenant improvements (TI), ground-up commercial and institutional buildings, industrial plants, and refinery and petrochemical work at Bay Area industrial facilities.

We are looking for a seasoned commercial and industrial electrical construction professional who thrives in a union environment, is comfortable managing multiple concurrent scopes and stakeholders, and is ready to step into the Bay Area market.

The right candidate brings a solid track record of delivering electrical construction projects on schedule and on budget - and the credibility to represent our client with owners, general contractors, and project teams across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Financial Management

• Own the full project lifecycle: mobilization through closeout, including documentation, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination

• Maintain project budget, track cost-to-complete, and prepare accurate WIP (work-in-progress) reports and profit projections for the Division Manager

• Process and submit owner pay applications; manage subcontractor and vendor invoicing and payments in coordination with the project team

• Develop and manage project schedules integrating field loading, milestones, and contract requirements

• Execute change order management: identify, price, negotiate, and document all changes to scope

• Perform or oversee electrical quantity takeoffs to support change order formulation and field verification

• Ensure timely, accurate project documentation: RFIs, submittals, time records, supplemental work orders, and general project correspondence

Field & Team Oversight

• Partner with the Superintendent and field leadership to coordinate daily operations, resolve issues proactively, and keep projects on schedule

• Conduct site visits and observations to verify compliance with quality control, safety programs, and project specifications

• Support jobsite security, QC, and safety program implementation in coordination with the Superintendent and Safety department

• Enforce compliance with applicable codes, regulations, environmental requirements, and contract documents; report variances to the Division Manager

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, GCs, and key project stakeholders

• Manage expectations proactively; escalate risks and discrepancies before they become problems

• Provide technical guidance to clients and field personnel as needed

• Participate in bid reviews, estimate reviews, and RFQ/RFP processes as required

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience managing Commercial or Industrial electrical construction projects as a Project Manager or Estimator

• Demonstrated experience owning project financials: budgeting, billing, cost accounting, and WIP reporting

• Background in union electrical construction; working knowledge of CBA requirements and IBEW hiring practices

• Strong estimating skills - quantity takeoffs, change order pricing, and project pursuits

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Accubid Classic or Anywhere (or equivalent estimating software)

• Working knowledge of NEC, California Title 24, and applicable electrical codes and standards

Preferred

• Proficiency in Procore or comparable construction project management and document control platform

• Experience across multiple project types (healthcare, commercial, industrial, institutional, TI, or refinery/petrochemical)

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Primavera P6, MS Project, and construction accounting systems

• Bachelor's degree…