Lighting Project Manager - Brea, CA

Empower your Future at the Nation's Largest Independent Electrical Distributor!

At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150M in inventory, and the power of 2,000 dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry.

USESI is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee lighting and gear projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The Project Manager will partner with internal and external teams, direct junior staff (including Project Coordinators), and exercise discretion in resolving issues and improving project outcomes. This position will be located in Brea, CA.

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of lighting and gear jobs from approval to completion.
• Anticipate industry and market changes, adjusting projects and pricing strategies in collaboration with customers and vendors.
• Conduct financial risk assessments for projects, develop risk strategies, and communicate financial impacts to stakeholders.
• Provide comprehensive quarterly updates to management on prospective, current, and future projects, including financial assessments.
• Direct, train, and evaluate Project Coordinators and other junior team members; ensure accountability for assigned tasks.
• Act as primary decision-maker for escalated issues, resolving customer complaints in alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate with sales, estimating, accounting, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project risks, change requests, and competing priorities using sound judgment and discretion.
• Analyze project data to identify trends and recommend improvements for efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of bids, project updates, and financial metrics.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or within the electrical construction industry (preferred).
• Experience with lighting/gear-related projects is a plus.
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Familiarity with Solar ERP or similar systems is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience reading schematics/prints is a plus.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent problem-solving and financial analysis skills, capable of balancing customer satisfaction with business profitability. This role requires strategic thinking, initiative, and the ability to improve processes that contribute to the company's long-term success.

About Us:

At USESI, we believe that our benefits should make a difference--to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!

Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• TeleMedicine
• Matching 401(k)
• Company-paid Life Insurance (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft

It is the policy of USESI and its affiliates to consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.