Sr Project Manager

Title: Sr Project Manager

Reports to: VP of Project Management

Select Electric, Inc., a subsidiary of Meruelo Enterprises, is a trusted leader in electrical contracting with over 50 years of experience serving Southern California. As part of a Latino-owned Minority Business Enterprise, we specialize in large-scale transportation infrastructure projects, including traffic signals, highway and airport lighting, rail systems, fiber optics, and intelligent transportation systems.

With offices in Vista, and Anaheim, our experienced team delivers innovative, safety-first solutions with integrity and quality at the core.

About the Role

Select Electric, Inc. based out of Anaheim, CA, and San Diego, CA has an excellent Opportunity for the right Sr. Project Manager at our Lakeside, CA Office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the successful planning and execution of all projects (jobs) assigned to him or her. Provide direction and guidance to Project Managers, Superintendents, field foreman, and project engineers on all projects.

Oversee the execution and completion of all assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Key amongst his/her duties is the recognition that risk directly impacts the likelihood of success and that this risk must be both formally and informally measured throughout the lifetime of the project. Maintain open lines of communication.
• Responsible for making decisions both small and large, in such a way that risk is controlled and uncertainty minimized.
• Responsible for all assigned projects (e.g. highway, traffic signal, and communications) to establish and ensure budgets, schedules, materials, sub-contractors and crews are on target and profitable for all assigned jobs.
• Monitors overall quantity and quality of work performed on all assigned jobs.
• Ultimate responsibility for the review and approval of all expenses for each assigned job; ensure they are applied to the proper job and phase code.
• Provides guidance and direction to the billing department as needed; e.g. provide schedule of values, answer questions on applied costs or billing requirements per the contract.
• Oversees process for changes orders and other circumstances changing the scope of work and payment for such changes.
• Monitors contract compliance for each job to ensure the company is protected regarding liabilities matters and liens (collection matters).
• Serves as senior technical advisor.
• Participates in resolving difficult issues or start-up problems.
• Responsible for all personnel transactions (hiring, transfers, wages, etc.) on assigned projects.
• Responsible for resolving labor disputes and related negotiations as required
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Implements safety programs as directed by the Safety Department.
• Responsible for verifying that craft and supervision assigned to the projects are completing the appropriate training programs.
• Follows and ensures compliance with all company safety program requirements.
• Promotes safety among peers, subordinates and supervisors,
• Performs additional assignments at the direction of the Division Manager and/or Vice President.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Construction Management Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• A 4-year engineering degree preferred but not required.
• Primavera Scheduling or similar scheduling software.
• Accubid or similar estimating software experience.
• Spectrum program, or equivalent, experience.
• Possess or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license and a California Electrical Certification (Journeyman’s License).
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in similar type construction environment required.
• Proven experience in effectively managing construction personnel and projects.
• Proven experience in effectively managing the financial aspects of jobs to ensure the best possible profit.
• Proven experience in understanding and effectively managing contracts to ensure compliance with terms and protect the company’s rights in lien and collection matters.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, planning and analytical skills required.
• Must possess a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve interpersonal conflicts as well as more systematic management skills.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit for prolong periods.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, required.

At Meruelo, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better business outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.