Electrical Project Director
About The Position
Shimmick, via our electrical subsidiary, Axia Electric, is seeking a highly talented Electrical Project Director based in the greater Seattle, WA area. This role will provide operational and project execution support for current and/or upcoming electrical projects. Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success. Since the early 1990s, Shimmick has been self-performing electrical scopes for infrastructure projects. In 2025 the Electrical Division rebranded to Axia Electric, a subsidiary to Shimmick Construction. Axia offers electrical, instrumentation, and process controls expertise for water and wastewater treatment; dams and locks; mass transit and rail; alternative energy; power generation and transmission; and commercial building projects. Our ability to self-perform this specialty work offers additional value and enables us to better control cost and schedule for projects with major electrical and process mechanical scopes. Our clients include municipalities, water districts, sanitation districts, transit agencies, private developers, DOTs, and USACE.
Requirements
- BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience related to electrical construction projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Established experience leading electrical infrastructure construction projects in the greater Seattle market, with strong local owner, agency, contractor, and industry relationships.
- Demonstrated business development experience, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and contributing to project pursuits and revenue growth.
- Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing project teams while providing strategic oversight to Project Managers and operations staff.
- Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders.
- Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Directs and manages the entire project, guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between Shimmick and client interface.
- Accountable for ensuring all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
- Overall responsibility and management of project including but not limited to pre-construction budgeting/schedule stage, procurement, through contract closeout.
- Position has primary fiscal responsibility and key liaison between client for assigned project.
- Assesses and manages risk on behalf of the client.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA options
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- PTO days
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
