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.
Job Summary
The Sr. Project Manager with Contra Costa Electric requires extensive experience leading multi-million dollar electrical Industry projects in both the public and private sector. The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating, and directing construction projects to meet the profit and growth objectives. This position requires a solid understanding of project contracts, project scheduling, cost accounting and budgeting, client management and safety. This individual must have the ability to lead project teams in their relationships with other subcontractors and to resolve problems as they arise. The Sr. Project Manager maintains full financial responsibilities of the project and must understand construction financial and accounting practices. This position requires outstanding communication and customer service skills as part of our business dealing with our clients and internally with other employees. This position will be located on a job site in Oakland, CA.
They will manage these projects in a manner that exceeds our customers' expectations and ensures that our work meets all company performance goals and safety policy requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Project Management:
The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading 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 Sr Management as appropriate.
Leads in developing and supporting 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 but not limited to, RFI's submittals, schedule updates, time records, supplemental work orders, change order pricing, and general project correspondence.
Assumes responsibility for the master scheduling process including upfront collaboration with all stakeholders (Superintendent, Subcontractors, etc.) and integrating man loading schedules, milestone schedules, and contract schedules.
Collaborate with 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.
Collaborate with Project Controls to prepare, approve and submit project budgets.
Formulate and manage revenue and profit projections for the Division Manager.
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.
Provide technical advice to both clients and employees as needed.
Review estimates and proposal scope letters. Participate in bid review process as required.
Review RFQ/RFP documents for the solicitation of subcontractors and vendors.
Identify and manage potential projects risks and issues. Develop and execute recovery action plans including mitigation plans for claim avoidance.
Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards/codes, and contracts (Building and environmental regulations). Report 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 will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.
People:
Motivate and lead a high-performance team to effectively grow the organization and build operating efficiency.
Lead the project team to maintain a clear perspective and focus on the project outcome; Provide performance and development feedback for Project Team
Manage and coach people to be capable of carrying out initiatives and to improve overall performance.
Help develop operational training programs and provide ongoing coaching to ensure conformity with training objectives.
Under the guidance of the Division Manager, participate in the creation and maintenance of a positive team spirit among the members of the Project Management Team.
Mentor team members and support succession with the goal of identifying talented personnel and promoting their continued personal and professional education and professional growth.
Innovation, Continuous Improvement and Business Development:
Effects change by modeling and reinforcing a continuous improvement culture establishes operational initiatives to improve the delivery of the project in all areas such as design, schedule, quality, cost, safety and delivery methods; delivers project results with an emphasis in client satisfaction, project schedules, budgets and margins.
Drives operating performance through process improvement and project management; identifies and recognizes the need for additional products and service offerings that align with the customer's needs and provides creative solutions; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the operational plans and adjusts accordingly; provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvement and improved working relationships; measures the effectiveness of all internal and external process providing continuous feedback for improving processes.
Assist with business development by sourcing and qualifying new opportunities and strategic partnering with key client accounts.
Act as key point of contact with customers and end-user owners. Develop and manage positive stakeholder relationships with project teams, customers, and subcontractors.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline preferred.
Minimum 15 years of progressive PM responsibilities (including management of project Teams), preferably in electrical construction. Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, means and methods required.
Minimum of 8 years OSHPD, Design Build with Electrical and Low Voltage scope (including Big Room. co-location), union contractor, responsible for electrical contracts in excess of $60M, Lean project delivery methodology (including IFOA)
Proven experience of successfully mentoring and managing a project management team, not just a crew
Can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience
PE license and Professional Certifications a plus
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Strong management and leadership skills along with a passion for developing employees are required for success in this role.
Strong ability to influence and drive positive outcomes.
Knowledge of complex project plans, drawing specifications and schedule as well as the resources necessary to complete the project on time and within budget
Possess a high level of expertise in all phases of electrical and low voltage design and construction.
Thorough knowledge of the estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking, and reporting principles necessary to profitably complete electrical construction projects.
Experience with union workforces, labor rate calculations, and collective bargaining agreements preferred.
Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Project. Experience with Accubid Classic or Enterprise preferred.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
Must possess ability to lead, mentor, and manage personnel, including project team.
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Ability to build positive working relationships and interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff, vendors, clients, and others
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.
While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Geographic Disclosure
CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC, INC. is and EMCOR company and offers a full benefit package including:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription
401k with company match
Paid holidays
Educational assistance
Salary based on experience and qualifications.
Salary Range from $150,000-$190,000
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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Job Locations US-CA-Martinez
ID 2026-48353
Company Contra Costa Electric, Inc.
Category Operations Management
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date 6 hours ago (2/23/2026 5:40 PM)
