Senior Project Manager - Commercial

Job Title Senior Project Manager – Commercial & Industrial Reports To Director of Project Management Location Greater Los Angeles Area – Santa Fe Springs, California Salary $150,000 to $170,000, plus an annual performance bonus plan. Overview Senior Project Managers at Cupertino Electric are responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of construction projects and the successful management of a high‑performing team. They provide internal and external coordination and collaboration with project partners and stakeholders, establish team member roles and responsibilities, and lead the structure and communication expectations to ensure efficient work and progression. Responsibilities Provide full ownership of project delivery, including financial performance, schedule adherence, risk management, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment with company objectives. Lead multiple complex or large flagship projects simultaneously, ensuring all scopes are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements. Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes, directing Project Managers, APMs, Project Engineers, and coordinating with field leadership teams. Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team. Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and construction sequencing strategies for complex commercial and industrial projects. Oversee procurement strategies, long‑lead planning, subcontractor buyout, staffing plans, and logistics to ensure all project phases are coordinated and fully resourced. Review and validate project estimates, budgets, schedules, and contract documents to ensure alignment between preconstruction and operations. Ensure the project team understands project constraints, customer expectations, technical requirements, and success criteria. Lead risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning, including design gaps, scope ambiguities, procurement delays, constructability issues, and project‑specific environmental or regulatory risks. Maintain and enforce a living risk register, ensuring active monitoring and escalation of issues before they impact cost or schedule. Own the financial health of assigned projects, including revenue forecasting, cost‑to‑complete analysis, margin management, cash flow planning, and change order profitability. Develop, approve, and negotiate all major change orders, subcontractor agreements, and cost adjustments, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and company financial targets. Develop detailed monthly job cost reviews, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and early detection of deviations. Oversee and support recovery plans for underperforming projects to protect profitability and schedule commitments. Interpret, administer, and enforce contract terms, specifications, and commercial requirements for both upstream client contracts and downstream subcontractor agreements. Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, agencies, and key project partners. Mentor and develop Project Managers, APMs, PEs, and field leadership by providing coaching, training, and performance feedback. Promote alignment across departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Safety, QA/QC, Accounting) to ensure seamless project execution. Support the Superintendent and field leadership in ensuring the project is built according to plans, specifications, and quality standards. Drive the company's safety culture by ensuring planning for safe operations, correcting unsafe behaviors, and supporting incident investigations and corrective actions. Serve as a cultural ambassador for CEI, modeling professionalism, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead cooperative effort among project team members, coordinating activities to achieve cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or similar preferred. No licenses or certifications required. Typically requires 8 years of related experience managing Commercial or Industrial Projects. Typically requires 8 years of management experience, including client interface and solicitation, planning and execution, project delivery, and staff supervision. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and planning skills. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), union jurisdiction, labor agreements, and negotiations. Valid state‑issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. About You Thorough knowledge of estimating, project cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking and reporting principles necessary to profitably complete electrical construction projects. Experience with union workforces. Verifiable experience of safe, reliable and integrity‑driven work habits, including working in unsupervised field settings, and remote office locations when appropriate. Strong management and leadership skills, including a history of leading teams with a passion for developing employees. Strong ability to influence and drive positive outcomes. Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Project. Experience with Accubid Classic preferred. Why Join Us Upon joining the team at Cupertino Electric, you will be exposed to a new, diverse community of client, vendor, and subcontractor partners. You will be empowered to build new relationships to enhance your future business development opportunities. In addition to overseeing high‑performance project teams over multiple projects, you will serve as a leader and mentor by fostering and maintaining an inclusive team environment. Job Scams Notice CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about job scams and how to avoid them, visit consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams. Equal Employment Opportunity Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cupertino Electric