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Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

R L Barclay and Associates LLCLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Forest Recruiting Group aka Affiliated Recruiters NetworkLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

KLA Industries Executive Search for Plastics & PackagingLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Omega Point PartnersLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.Los Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Workforce RecruiterLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

SourcePro Search, LLCLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Genesis Management Consulting GlobalLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

SteveRecruiter, LLCLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Executive Talent Management ConsultingLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Step Up RecruitingLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Sr. PM - Public Works - Electrical

PEAK Technical StaffingLos Angeles, CA
Full-time +1

Senior Project Manager – Electrical.Location: Downtown Los Angeles.The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall execution, financial performance, and delivery of complex public works p... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Markent Personnel, Inc.Los Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

MedTeam Staffing Inc.Los Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Gallman ConsultingLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Accounting SearchLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

McBride Executive Search and SelectionLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

JobFormanceLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Affinity Executive SearchLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical).Salary: $250,000 - $280,000 per year.Relocation Assistance: Not Available.Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los ... Show more

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Sun RecruitingLos Angeles, CA, United States
$250,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical).Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role.The Senior Project Manager is respons... Show more

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Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

Senior Project Manager (Public Works - Electrical)

R L Barclay and Associates LLCLos Angeles, CA, United States
1 day ago
Salary
$250,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Project Manager Public Works (Electrical)

Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, CA Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE) Full-Time | Executive-Level Role

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of large-scale public infrastructure electrical projects. This role provides senior leadership across the full project lifecycleincluding design coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeoutwhile maintaining accountability for schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk.

This position reports directly to executive leadership and plays a critical role in strategic planning, contract compliance, and enterprise-level risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Project Leadership

  • Provide full lifecycle leadership for complex public works electrical infrastructure projects.

  • Direct all phases of delivery including design review, procurement strategy, construction readiness, field execution, testing, commissioning, and final closeout.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and field staff.

Financial & Contract Management

  • Maintain full P&L responsibility for assigned projects.

  • Manage cost controls, forecasting, change management, and margin protection.

  • Oversee compliance with public agency contracts including RFIs, submittals, schedule updates, claims, and regulatory requirements.

Risk & Performance Management

  • Identify and mitigate risks related to scope, procurement, schedule, constructability, and financial exposure.

  • Provide executive-level reporting including KPIs, job status updates, financial forecasts, and recovery plans.

  • Ensure strict adherence to safety programs, QA/QC standards, and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder & Agency Coordination

  • Serve as senior point of contact for owners, agencies, consultants, subcontractors, and internal leadership.

  • Resolve technical, contractual, and schedule challenges on high-profile infrastructure programs.

Strategic Contribution

  • Support business development and pursuit strategy by applying lessons learned and contributing to project positioning.

  • Provide input on alternative delivery strategies and complex procurement planning.

Required Qualifications

  • 1015+ years of experience with an electrical contractor delivering public works projects.

  • Proven experience managing large-scale public infrastructure electrical programs including:

    • Power supply and distribution systems

    • Backup power and reliability systems

    • Control and automation systems (SCADA / PLC)

    • Communications and low-voltage systems

    • Mechanical/electrical equipment interfaces

  • Demonstrated success delivering $75M+ electrical scopes.

  • Strong financial acumen with direct P&L accountability.

  • Extensive experience with public agency contracts, change management, and claims resolution.

  • Proven leadership managing layered project teams and field operations.

  • Executive-level communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience on major rail or transit infrastructure programs.

  • Strong background in schedule management, procurement planning, and risk mitigation.

  • Experience with design-build and alternative delivery methods.

  • PMP, PE, or similar professional certifications preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $250,000 $280,000 (DOE)

  • Performance-based bonus eligibility

  • Comprehensive executive-level benefits package