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Project Manager - Electrical Construction - Commercial

Location: Martinez, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

Employment Type: Direct Hire — Full-Time, Exempt

Estimated Duration: Permanent

Compensation: $120,000 – $165,000 per year, depending on experience

About the Role

We are partnered with a Fortune 500-backed electrical construction firm to recruit a Commercial Electrical Project Manager for their Martinez, CA (Bay Area) branch. Our client is one of the Bay Area’s most established commercial electrical contractors, with a book of work that runs approximately 80% healthcare and hospital construction and 20% commercial tenant improvements (TI). Their Martinez headquarters serves as the hub for a high-volume Bay Area commercial operation with active projects across Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Francisco counties.

We are looking for a seasoned commercial electrical construction professional who thrives in a union environment, is comfortable managing multiple concurrent scopes and stakeholders, and is ready to contribute immediately in a fast-moving Bay Area market. The division runs prefabrication on virtually all scopes and uses BIM/3D modeling across project types and sizes — candidates who are fluent in both will have a clear advantage.

The right candidate brings a solid track record of delivering complex commercial electrical projects on schedule and on budget, and the presence and credibility to represent our client with owners, general contractors, and project teams across the region.

Why Join Our Client?

This role offers the stability and resources of a Fortune 500-backed organization combined with the autonomy and ownership that comes with running your own book of work in one of the country’s most active commercial construction markets. You’ll join a team with nearly 80 years of Bay Area market presence, a strong reputation with owners and general contractors, and the internal support (prefabrication, BIM, estimating) to help you succeed on complex scopes.

Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work. The parent company’s scale provides meaningful career development opportunities, while the Martinez branch offers the close-knit culture and Bay Area project variety that keeps experienced PMs engaged for the long term.

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 reports and profit projections for the Division Manager

•     Process and submit owner pay applications; manage subcontractor and vendor invoicing and payments

•     Develop and manage project schedules integrating field loading, milestones, and contract requirements

•     Execute change order management: identify, price, negotiate, and document all scope changes

•     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 correspondence

Field & Team Oversight

•     Partner with the Superintendent and field leadership to coordinate daily operations and keep projects on schedule

•     Conduct site visits 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

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

Work Model and On-Site Requirements

•     In-office position based out of the Martinez, CA headquarters

•     Regular travel to active project sites across the Bay Area (Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Francisco counties)

•     Standard business hours with flexibility required to meet project demands

•     Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement provided to support project site travel

What We Are Looking For

•     Demonstrated experience managing electrical construction projects in healthcare or hospital settings

•     3+ years of experience managing commercial 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

•     Experience working in OSHPD-regulated environments, and can navigate that regulatory culture well.

Preferred Attributes

•     Proficiency in Procore or comparable construction project management and document control platform

•     Experience across multiple commercial project types: commercial TI, ground-up commercial, education, institutional, or mixed-use

•     Experience coordinating or planning prefabricated electrical assemblies

•     Familiarity with BIM/3D modeling workflows, including application on smaller commercial scopes

•     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

Salary & Employment

•     Salary Range: $120,000 – $165,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

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

•     Vehicle allowance may be provided in lieu of mileage reimbursement, to be negotiated.

Benefits (Provided by Our Client)

•     Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

•     401(k) with company match

•     Paid holidays

•     Educational assistance

•     Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a Fortune 500 organization

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.