At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Thru, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.
SUMMARY: Baker Electric is now hiring a Project Manager for our construction group in Los Angeles. This Project Manager will run work in the $3-$35m electrical scope varying between Commercial, Education, Military, and Hospitality projects in Southern California. If you have experience managing this type of work with a high level of accuracy, resilience, process-focus and you want to join a team of highly skilled operational individuals who are all working together for a common goal, we want to connect with you about joining our ESOP (Employee Owned).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively manage a project portfolio of assigned electrical construction projects
• Act as lead Project Manager and/or co-Project Manager based on project needs
• Plan and organize a project under the direction of a Project Executive or Division Manager
• Oversee the completion of construction in accordance with the Contract Documents
• Perform contract review and management
• Become the “Company Expert” of all areas of the project’s General and Special Conditions
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies
• Prepare a complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of plans, specifications and bid form
• Maintain a positive cash flow schedule through effective cashflow management
• Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work, schedule and resources necessary to successfully complete a project
• Ensure labor, material, equipment and subcontract budgets of assigned projects are at a minimum achieved
• Produce a complete and accurate bill of material for all major equipment purchases based upon your own review
• Negotiate subcontractor terms and conditions in order to create and issue complete subcontracts to those selected
• Generate subcontracts requisitions and processes vendor invoices for payment; track payment schedule
• Meet with Assistant PM and PE’s daily on their tasks management and offer mentorship and guidance
• Manage preconstruction activities required to commence on-site construction work once a contract has been executed; this includes but is not limited to permit submittals, equipment procurement and prefabrication coordination.
• Attend job walks and onsite meetings
• Works with field supervision to review/update Job Status Reports and modifies schedules or plans
• Ensure Labor Reporting on each project has a weekly % complete update and that manpower projections do not exceed budgeted hours
• Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and Area Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budget
• Create and maintain the project schedule
• Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision
• Supervise the preparation of all change orders and negotiate all change orders to a conclusion
• Prepare monthly costing reports under the supervision of a Senior PM or Division Manager

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

• 5 years of combined experience in electrical project engineering, estimating, and project management
• Experience directly managing new construction projects ranging from $3m – $35m (Commercial, Education, Military, Hospitality)
• Experience estimating change orders
• General knowledge of contract plans/specs and project accounting
• Successful graduation of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program, long-term experience in the electrical industry in a variety of capacities and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related degree
• Ability and eagerness to learn new technology
• Proficiency in Procore (or related project management software) and Accubid Change Order (or related estimating software)

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Baker Recruiter with a @baker-electric.com email directly from our organization.