Field Project Manager – Critical Power

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee and implement essential power construction projects from start to finish.

• Act as the main point of contact for customers.

• Assist sales, operations, and service teams from the quoting stage to commissioning and customer approval.

• Set and monitor objectives for cost, quality, and scheduling.

• Offer technical guidance to sales, service teams, and subcontractors.

• Stay informed about building codes, OSHA regulations, environmental laws, project management practices, estimating, NFPA codes, and electrical standards.

• Organize, maintain, and revise project schedules while communicating any delays.

• Manage project budgets and keep costs within projected limits.

• Facilitate communication and documentation between the company and its clients.

• Supervise subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with contracts and specifications.

• Conduct site visits for quoting and pre- and post-job assessments.

• Analyze customer specifications and bid documents, and prepare change orders as needed.

• Implement contingency planning and decision-making throughout project execution.

• Provide order information to Customer Service Representatives.

• Develop and manage project action-item lists.

• Direct employees and subcontractors as required.

• Keep precise as-built documentation and punch lists.

• Track and report on project costs, gross profit, and performance indicators.

• Relay market insights to Critical Power management.

• Manage business expenses in accordance with company policies.

• Meet safety, scheduling, budget, and cost-variance performance objectives.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED is mandatory.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing where applicable.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a must.

• A Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or at least 10 years of experience in field service, project management, and/or proposal generation with critical power distribution systems is necessary.

• Experience in managing construction projects in California under a General Contractor license is required.

• Active California General Contractor Class B license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire is essential.

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management with field experience is preferred.

• Experience in a telecom or general contracting environment is advantageous.

• Familiarity with CSLB requirements and compliance is necessary.

• Experience with permitting and inspections in California jurisdictions is required.

• Proficient understanding of IEEE, NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, and GR1275 standards.

• 5+ years of management experience demonstrating financial success is needed.

• OSHA 30 and NFPA certification are required.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities are essential.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals and across remote offices.

• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers, along with strong listening capabilities.

• Ability to foster and maintain workplace relationships focused on customer satisfaction.

• Proficient in cross-departmental collaboration.

• Adaptability to a rapidly changing work environment is required.

• Experience with ERP process flow is beneficial.

• Ability to set achievable service goals across various markets.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and possibly evenings or weekends.

• Ability to meet physical demands, such as sitting or standing for up to 8 hours and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

• Capability to wear approved PPE and maintain situational awareness in high-voltage environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Incentive opportunities and overtime potential for hourly employees.

• Three medical plan options with employer premium contributions starting from day one.

• Employee-paid dental and vision insurance available from day one.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on eligible HDHPs.

• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage starting from day one.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions.

• Eight paid holidays.

• 128 hours of paid time off annually for full-time employees.

• Employee-paid accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Employee-paid legal plans.

• Identity protection services.

• Pet insurance options.

• Discounts on home and auto insurance.

• Opportunities for training and mentoring.

• Pathways for career advancement.