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About the Role

Axia Electric is seeking an experienced and results-driven Electrical Project Manager in Northern California/Bay Area/East Bay region to lead the successful execution of electrical construction projects from contract award through closeout. This role carries full responsibility for the overall performance of assigned projects, including safety, financial outcomes, schedule adherence, client satisfaction, and team leadership. The Project Manager acts as the primary representative of Axia Electric to the client and is accountable for delivering projects that meet or exceed contractual obligations while aligning with company goals and standards. At Axia Electric, Project Managers play a critical role in driving our reputation for excellence. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, build meaningful client relationships, and contribute directly to the company’s growth and success.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of project operations, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.
Oversee project setup, procurement, subcontracting, and resource allocation.
Identify and proactively manage risks, including cost exposure, schedule delays, and scope changes.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all company and regulatory safety standards.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees, subcontractors, and partners on assigned projects.
Maintain full accountability for project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, and profitability.
Safeguard company funds, assets, and resources.
Manage project budgets, change orders, billing, and cash flow.
Evaluate and mitigate financial risks associated with project execution.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
Ensure client satisfaction through consistent communication, responsiveness, and delivery excellence.
Represent Axia Electric professionally in all client interactions.
Support business development by identifying opportunities for repeat and future work.
Lead cross-functional project teams including field personnel, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Provide clear direction, mentorship, and performance oversight to project team members.
Coordinate effectively with internal departments such as estimating, procurement, and operations.
Successfully manage projects across varying levels of financial risk and operational complexity.
Assess and adapt management approach based on factors such as contract value, project duration, scope, technical complexity, proven methods, environmental conditions, labor, subcontractor, joint venture requirements, and contractual risks.
Ensure appropriate planning and execution strategies are applied based on project profile.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
10+ years of experience managing or supporting complex heavy civil or industrial electrical construction projects (preferred).
Experience working in underground, confined, or highly regulated environments (e.g., transit systems or similar infrastructure).
Background in water/wastewater, transportation, or power-related infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of electrical power distribution and control systems, including switchgear, transformers, generators, and backup power systems.
Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and schematics (single-line diagrams, P&IDs, control systems, and coordination plans).
Experience with installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation/control (I&C) systems, including grounding and high-voltage systems.
Familiarity with ventilation, life safety, or other critical infrastructure systems (plus).
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable industry codes and standards.
Proven ability to operate in logistically challenging environments with constrained access, sequencing complexity, or active operations.
Strong commitment to safety, with experience supporting high-risk work environments and compliance programs.
Exposure to estimating, takeoffs, or tools such as Accubid (plus).
Proficiency with standard project and engineering tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, CAD, and project management software).
Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Skills

Project leadership
Project execution
Risk management
Safety culture championing
Financial management
Cost control
Client relationship management
Stakeholder management
Team leadership
Mentorship
Coordination
Electrical power distribution and control systems understanding
Reading and interpreting complex drawings and schematics
Installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and I&C systems
Working knowledge of NEC
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards
Operating in logistically challenging environments
Commitment to safety
Estimating
Takeoffs
Microsoft Office
CAD
Project management software

Location

Northern California/Bay Area/East Bay region
Northern California

Experience Level

6 years of relevant experience (minimum)
10+ years of experience managing or supporting complex heavy civil or industrial electrical construction projects (preferred)

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 to $180,000 depending on experience and/or education

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
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
EAP services

About the Company

Axia Electric is a problem-solving, creative, and innovative company.
We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients.
We are resourceful, nimble, and resilient, working hard to deliver high-quality projects on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.
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 of 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 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.
Axia Electric, headquartered in Riverside, California, focuses on large public owners in several states, across water resources, water treatment, transportation, and transit markets.
Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $350 million North City Pure Water Facility in San Diego and the $235 million EVMWD Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project in Lake Elsinore, CA.

Equal Opportunity

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.