Electrical Project Executive

Shimmick

$225K — $240K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management, or similar; 15+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong writing and editing skills for tailored technical content.
  • Experience facilitating diverse stakeholder meetings, including engineers and executives.
  • Familiarity with CMAR/CMGC, Design-Build, and alternative contracting models.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, SharePoint, and CMiC.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee large-scale and multiple small projects, focusing on strategic planning and win tactics.
  • Develop strategic plans based on client and competitor analysis for target sectors.
  • Lead go/no-go discussions with business development teams and executive sponsors.
  • Ensure proposals resonate with client needs and success metrics.
  • Build the San Diego Electrical market presence effectively.
  • Coordinate and gather insights from project teams, experts, and partners.
  • Analyze RFQs and RFPs for risks and opportunities, ensuring compliance with legal and risk standards.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plans with a $0 premium option, including dental and vision coverage.
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and Volunteer Time Off.
  • Flexible spending accounts and optional coverages such as pet insurance and identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
Overview

Shimmick's Electrical subsidiary, Axia Electric, is seeking a highly talented Electrical Project Executive to be based in Southern California.

 

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

 

Operational management of large scale projects, multiple small scope projects, Strategic Capture and Win Planning for future work in the area

  • Support strategic planning for key pursuits in target sectors, including client analysis, competitive positioning, and teaming recommendations.
  • Support capture plan development, pursuit calendars, and SWOT analyses.
  • Facilitate go/no-go discussions and strategy sessions with executive sponsors and BD teams.
  • Ensure all messaging reflects the client's values, pain points, and success criteria.
  • Help grow the San Diego Electrical market.

Client and Internal Facilitation

  • Coordinate input and feedback from subject matter experts, joint venture partners, estimators, and executives.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients during prepositioning, procurement, and debrief stages.

Contract and Procurement Intelligence

  • Analyze RFQs, RFPs, and contract documents to identify key risks, requirements, and opportunities.
  • Coordinate with legal, estimating, and risk management teams to ensure proposal responses reflect contract compliance and risk mitigation strategy.
  • Track industry trends in progressive contracting (e.g., CMGC, P3, DBFOM) and communicate implications to the team.

Operational Leadership

  • Sponsor Project PMs to ensure profitable work.
  • Develop and mentor project staff on contract administration, cost controls, scheduling basics, contract negotiations, field management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Facility Management or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + 15 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills, with experience tailoring technical content for client needs.
  • Experience facilitating meetings and working groups with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, executives, and JV partners.
  • Familiarity with CMAR/CMGC, Design-Build, and alternative delivery contracting models.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, SharePoint, CMiC (Cost Management).

Additional Information:

  • 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 $225,000 - $240,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

 

Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.

 

 

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