Project Manager - Electrical Construction

Company: Blue Arc Electric
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Are you ready to take charge of electrical construction projects in the heart of Silicon Valley? Join Blue Arc Electric, Inc. as our Full-Time Project Manager and infuse your career with excitement and energy! This onsite, with flexibility, position offers you the unparalleled opportunity to collaborate closely with a dynamic team in San Jose, CA, and various Bay Area locations. Your expertise will drive high-performance projects, allowing you to showcase your problem-solving skills while fostering a fun and flexible work environment. Plus, with a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Vehicle Stipend. Seize this chance to elevate your career in a professional atmosphere where integrity and smart thinking are celebrated. Don't miss out-apply today! Who are we? An Introduction Blue Arc Electric is a registered small business that is growing rapidly. We offer a family atmosphere where our employees matter. We provide a flexible work environment allowing our personnel to thrive in their work. Description Position Summary: Responsible for overseeing a project from bidding to close out and ensuring meeting or exceeding the client's expectations. Building and leading a team to deliver a quality project on time and under budget. A project manager will be responsible for the profit and loss of a project. Essential Functions Develop customer base to bring in potential projects. Evaluate potential opportunities to ensure validity and that Blue Arc 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. This description is provided to give a general overview of the position's duties. This is not a complete and exhaustive list and other responsibilities may be assigned as needed by management. Essential Skills 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 Minimum 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. Working Conditions General work environment - office setting, working at a computer. Able to lift to 50 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time Ability to walk jobsites Will require driving to jobsites for job walks Hybrid work available upon request and approval from Executive Management Blue Arc Electric 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. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made.

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