Title: Electrical Project Manager

Location: San Jose/Morgan Hill, CA area

Full-time, Direct Hire Role

About the Company

Join a high-performing commercial electrical contractor trusted by leading GC partners across the Bay Area on complex data center, life sciences, commercial TI, and light industrial projects. The company is growing due to increased demand from repeat clients and needs a seasoned Project Manager who can step in and lead projects from bid through closeout.

About the Role

You’ll manage commercial electrical projects cradle-to-grave, from fast-turn tenant improvements to $10M+ commercial electrical builds across data centers, life sciences, and mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Lead bidding, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project execution
• Run multiple projects simultaneously (typically 1–3 active jobs)
• Support takeoffs, scope reviews, and estimating efforts as needed
• Drive project financial performance, forecasting, and job cost tracking
• Partner with Project Engineers for fixture counts, submittals, and administrative support
• Travel periodically to project sites throughout the South Bay, Peninsula, and surrounding areas

Project Types

• Data Centers
• Life Sciences
• Commercial TI Projects
• Light Industrial
• Mission-Critical Electrical Work

Software & Tools

• Accubid
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Construction project management and field coordination tools

Compensation & Perks

• $150,000–$175,000 base salary DOE (willing to match or beat current salary for the right candidate)
• Performance-based bonus program ($25k+ and higher)
• Vehicle allowance + gas card
• Direct-hire with long-term growth potential

Schedule

• Onsite role
• Most team members work approximately 6:00 AM–3:30 PM depending on project needs – no micromanagement on schedule

Benefits

• Medical coverage, Dental and vision offerings, 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career growth opportunities and potential future leadership responsibilities/direct reports

Culture & Why People Stay

• Long employee tenure across the company
• Collaborative, team-first environment
• Quarterly team lunches and company events
• Summer company BBQs
• Giants game tickets and team outings
• Leadership values trust, autonomy, and accountability
• Stable pipeline of commercial work with consistent growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial electrical construction
• Experience managing projects cradle-to-grave
• Ability to oversee or support takeoffs
• Experience managing multiple commercial electrical projects simultaneously
• Ability to handle approximately $6M–$8M in annual project volume
• Comfortable operating in a smaller-company, high-accountability environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working directly with GCs, owners, and field teams
• Knowledge of commercial electrical systems and construction workflows

Preferred Skills

• Commercial electrical contractor experience
• Experience with data center, life sciences, or mission-critical projects

Pay range and compensation package

This is an onsite position and is not eligible for remote work. The company may consider relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Background check required.