Project Manager I / Project Manager II
About The Position
The Project Manager leads the full execution of assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing a portfolio of concurrent projects across varying sizes and disciplines. This seat carries full ownership — of outcomes, of the team, and of the standard. The PM receives a structured preconstruction handoff from the Area Operations Manager and from that point owns all planning and execution in partnership with the Project Accountant and Finance Director. High-Light Electric operates in California's public works environment as a union electrical infrastructure contractor — managing public agency relationships, prevailing wage compliance, and union labor on every project. A High-Light Electric Project Manager leads with discipline, moves with urgency, and earns advancement through results and cultural alignment — not tenure.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of progressive project management experience in civil or infrastructure construction — public works strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing public agency projects including prevailing wage, certified payroll oversight, and DIR requirements.
- Working knowledge of electrical construction operations sufficient to manage scope, schedule, and cost alongside a technically deep Superintendent.
- Familiarity with union labor environments and collective bargaining agreement administration.
- Proven track record delivering projects safely, profitably, and on schedule.
- Experience developing project teams and sustaining cultural alignment.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction (Cal/OSHA preferred)
- Valid Driver's License
- Regular travel across Central and Southern California; Nevada and Arizona as operations expand.
- Must walk, stand, climb, and move within active construction and roadway environments.
- Work regularly occurs during nighttime hours and within or adjacent to live traffic — heightened situational awareness and strict safety protocol adherence required.
- Must remain reachable and responsive during active operations, night shifts, and critical escalations.
Nice To Haves
- PMP — Project Management Professional (PMI)
- CCM — Certified Construction Manager (CMAA)
- Lean Construction Certification (LCI-CPC or equivalent)
- NFPA 70E — Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Responsibilities
- Project Leadership & Accountability
- Preconstruction Ownership & Project Setup
- Financial Performance & Procurement Control
- Scheduling, Coordination & Risk
- Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Union Labor & Public Works Administration
- Team Development & Continuous Improvement
- Client, Subcontractor & Vendor Relations
- Documentation & Closeout
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
