Senior Project Manager

Company: Prime Electric
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreAt PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.Recognized as one of Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work!What You Will Do

• Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identify new project opportunities.
• Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high-quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Oversee project financial activities (SOV preparation, invoicing, collections, etc.). Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
• Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator between them.
• Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout the project life cycle.
• Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms.
• Work closely with field leadership.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance work environment.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures, and safe work practices. Lead project safety efforts, promoting a safe worksite at all times.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.What You Will Need to be Successful
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and seven to ten years electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
  • Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting practices.
  • Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
  • Proficiency with project management tools and software packages, with a preference for familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems.
  • Knowledge of and experience with integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
  • Proficiency in building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.
  • Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.
  • Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final "cost at completion" on a regular basis.
  • Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities.
  • Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.$150,000 - $190,000 a yearOur Benefits- 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.- 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit.- 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance.- Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program.- Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit.- Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off.*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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