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 in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• PMP certification or equivalent

Compensation & Employment

Employment Type: The selected candidate will be hired as a full-time employee directly with our client.

Salary: $120K-$165K annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid holidays; educational assistance.

Travel: Travel to Bay Area project sites required; vehicle allowance or expensed mileage provided.

Work Location: Martinez, CA (San Francisco Bay Area).

Innovation Consulting LLC is an equal opportunity employer and recruiter. We review candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.