Electrical Project Manager

Overview

Shimmick, via our subsidiary, Axia Electric is seeking an experienced and results-driven Electrical Project Manager 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.

This position is initially based out of the San Diego area to support our PURE City of San Diego - North City Pure Water Facility and Miramar Clearwell Improvements projects.

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. 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. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

Axia Electric, LLC

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 to 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to the following:

Project Leadership & Execution

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

Safety & Compliance

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

Financial Management

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

Client & Stakeholder Management

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

Team Leadership & Coordination

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

Project Complexity & Risk Management

Successfully manage projects across varying levels of financial risk and operational complexity

Assess and adapt management approach based on factors such as:

Contract value and project duration

Scope and technical complexity

Availability of proven methods or technologies

Environmental, safety, and working conditions

Labor, subcontractor, or joint venture requirements

Contractual risks including liquidated damages, guarantees, and liabilities

Ensure appropriate planning and execution strategies are applied based on project profile

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

7+ years of experience managing or supporting complex industrial electrical construction 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 is a 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 is a plus

Proficiency with standard project and engineering tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, CAD, and project management software)

Additional Information:

This position is based in Southern California.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $150,000 to $180,000 depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll 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. #LI-AR1