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San Jose, CA 95131

Posted: 12/17/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Function: Project/Technical Manager Job Number: 24731 Pay: $120,000-$160,000 Remote / Hybrid Jobs: On-Site

Job Description

A leading company in the electrical industry is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from bid to closeout and ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery. The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented leader with strong electrical knowledge and proven project management experience. Working collaboratively, the new hire will drive successful project outcomes by coordinating teams, managing financials, and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring safety, quality, and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

$120,000-$160,000
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K - company match

Location: San Jose, CA
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

Develop customer base to bring in potential projects.
Evaluate potential opportunities to ensure validity and that the company can be successful.
Work with estimating department to develop plan to bid project.
Review project documentation prior to bidding project to become familiar with requirements.
Perform take offs of various electrical system, including low voltage and instrumentation and controls if required.
Review estimate with estimating team and management.
Develop scope letter detailing inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications.
Develop and foster relationships with subcontractors and material suppliers.
Organize an effective plan to manage the job during construction; coordinate efforts of field managers, finance, accounting, purchasing, and upper management.
Maintain drawing and document files within company software system.
Support project documentation including change order management, RFI management, and submittal management.
Price and negotiate all change orders.
Visit and walk job site to assess progress and meet with field team.
Work with union workers to ensure productivity goals are met.
Oversee project financials by review job costs on a regular basis.
Prepare monthly WIP and forecasting of project costs.
Responsible for preparing and maximizing monthly billing requests.
Interface with clients including attending owners and weekly job meetings.
Oversee project closeout process and documentation turn over.
Perform additional assignments per manager's direction.
Take job specific training as necessary.
Attend management meetings as requested.
Communicate and partner with team and client to ensure a high-quality project is delivered on time and company financial goals are met.
Perform other responsibilities may be assigned as needed by management.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s in engineering, Construction Management preferred
Extensive electrical and National Electrical Code (NEC) knowledge
OSHA 10 or 30 Certification
At least 5 years of electrical project management experience in commercial/industrial/high tech industry
Skilled in Accubid
Knowledge of Trimble PM products preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Able to work in the U.S.
Electrical industry knowledge
Problem solving and critical thinking to achieve goals
Ability to understand financial reports and perform forecasting calculations
Knowledge of electrical safety practices
Team builder and player with a can-do attitude willing to work with multiple people on multiple projects
Able to communicate to all levels of the organization and clients when needed
Time management to ensure tasks are completed by the deadlines and bid dates
Able to train others and motivate them to better themselves and the company
Willing to learn and always strive to get better
Unparalleled collaborative attitude with a willingness to help the client, the team, and the company reach its goals
Self-guided, independent

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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