Full-Time

Project Manager

Prime Electric

Prime Electric

501-1,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$135k - $168k/yr

+ Bonus + Profit Sharing

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Fully in-person; some travel to other offices/sites.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and five+ years electrical project management experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or field experience.
  • Strong understanding of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting practices.
  • Proficiency in electrical estimating, including preparing and presenting job change orders, evaluating estimates, and contributing to new estimates.
  • Proficiency with project management tools and software packages.
  • Knowledge of and experience with integrated job cost systems, budgeting, report evaluations, and final costing.
  • Proficiency building critical path schedules for projects and understanding construction sequencing across all disciplines.
  • Ability to actively engage in the construction process and accurately evaluate final cost at completion.
  • Effective identification and quantification of project impacts, along with sound negotiation skills with customers for change orders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing people and teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing environments and priorities.
  • Skill in eliciting cooperation from senior management and cross-functional departments.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work environment.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate on work procurement and engage in business development activities to identify new project opportunities.
  • Lead the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring safety, budget adherence, high-quality standards, and timely delivery.
  • Take ownership of project results and work closely with all stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and timeline.
  • Communicate clear expectations to team members and stakeholders, serving as a mediator between them.
  • Proactively resolve issues and address problems throughout project life cycle.
  • Effectively manage project scope by documenting and obtaining approvals for any changes via change order forms.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate project team members proactively to foster a high-performance work environment.
  • Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
  • Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
  • Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with design-build delivery models is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Accubid Estimating systems is preferred

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Truelink Capital invested January 8, 2026, enabling national expansion.
  • WhiteHorse Capital provided first lien facility January 28, 2026, for growth.
  • Partnered with Stoner Electric Group to broaden Portland presence.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures from Access and Stoner acquisitions cause delays in 6-12 months.
  • PrimeEES undercuts Chicago market share in 12-18 months.
  • High WhiteHorse debt strains cash flow, forces default in 18-24 months.

What makes Prime Electric unique

  • Prime Electric specializes in electrical services for healthcare, biopharma, data centers, and renewables.
  • Headquartered in Bellevue since 1987, employs 1,500 across Northern California, Washington, Oregon.
  • Acquired Access Communications to enhance telecommunications capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

Paid Time off

Holiday Time Off

Company News

Gulf & Main Magazine
Jan 8th, 2026
Truelink Capital invests in Prime Electric to build national electrical services leader

Truelink Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has announced a significant investment in Prime Electric, a provider of electrical services operating across Northern California, Washington and Oregon. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Prime Electric employs 1,500 people and serves growing sectors including healthcare, biopharma, data centres and renewable energy. The company specialises in repair, installation and maintenance of electrical systems for private sector clients. Prime's management team, led by CEO Bob Ledford and Chairman Eric Reichanadter, will retain a significant ownership stake alongside existing investor WestView Capital. The investment marks Truelink's 11th platform investment since its founding in 2022.

Prime Electric
Mar 4th, 2022
Prime Electric, Inc. acquires Accesstelecom

It’s in this spirit that Prime Electric, Inc. is proud to announce, Prime Electric, Inc. has acquired Access Communications, Inc. and adding their entire team into the PRIME Family.