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It's a development opportunity for experienced professionals who already have a strong foundation in construction operations, project coordination, or project management and want to build the skills needed to independently manage public works and civil infrastructure projects.\nWorking alongside experienced Project Managers and construction leadership, you'll gain hands-on exposure to project planning, financial management, field operations, compliance, and project execution.\nYou don't need to know everything on day one. You do need the experience, initiative, and willingness to learn, take ownership, and deliver results.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs your knowledge and demonstrated capabilities grow, you'll progressively take on greater responsibility in:\nProject Planning & Execution:Support projects from preconstruction through closeout, including scheduling, resource coordination, procurement, and operational readiness.\nFinancial & Cost Management:Develop proficiency in project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, labor performance, and identifying financial risks.\nProject Documentation:Prepare and maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, meeting records, and essential project documentation.\nField & Office Coordination:Collaborate with Superintendents, Foremen, field crews, Project Accounting, Estimating, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.\nCompliance & Risk Management:Learn and apply public works requirements, prevailing wage, certified payroll, union labor agreements, safety standards, and contractual obligations.\nLeadership & Communication:Participate in project meetings, communicate progress, address challenges, and develop the judgment needed to make sound project decisions.\nYou'll receive guidance, mentoring, practical experience, and ongoing feedback while preparing for greater project ownership.\nWho We're Looking For\nWe welcome candidates from several professional backgrounds:\nConstruction Field Leaders\nExperienced Superintendents, Foremen, or Leads who understand field operations and are ready to develop their skills in project planning, financial management, documentation, and client coordination.\nConstruction Project Support Professionals\nProject Coordinators, Project Engineers, Estimators, or similar professionals who have supported construction projects and are ready for greater responsibility and leadership.\nProject Managers From Other Industries\nProfessionals with demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, teams, risks, and deliverables who are motivated to apply their skills in construction and public infrastructure.\nWhat You'll Bring\nTypically 5+ years of progressively responsible experiencein construction field leadership, construction project support, or project management in another industry.\nDemonstrated leadership, accountability, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.\nExperience with scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, project documentation, operational reporting, or comparable project controls.\nUnderstanding of construction operations and project lifecycles, or strong transferable project management experience.\nStrong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work with project data, documentation, digital tools, and cross-functional teams.\nWillingness to receive coaching, apply feedback, learn new systems, and take increasing responsibility.\nPreferred, But Not Required:\nExperience in civil construction, electrical infrastructure, or public works.\nFamiliarity with Procore, Viewpoint Vista, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.\nKnowledge of prevailing wage, certified payroll, DIR requirements, or union labor environments.\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field.\nPMP, CCM, Lean Construction, or related professional certifications.\nBilingual English and Spanish communication skills.\nEquivalent qualifications gained through practical experience, apprenticeships, specialized training, or education will be considered.\nAdditional Requirements\nValid California driver's license and eligibility to drive under HLE's insurance carrier requirements.\nAbility to drive to active project sites as required for business operations.\nOSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification, or willingness to obtain it within HLE's established timeframe.\nAbility to work on-site at our Colton office and travel to construction sites throughout Central and Southern California.\nAvailability to support nighttime field operations and critical project needs when required.\nAbility to safely perform essential site-related duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.\nYour Development Path\nAt HLE, professional growth is built through experience, accountability, continuous learning, and demonstrated results.\nAs a PMNT, you'll work closely with experienced project leadership while developing the technical, financial, operational, and leadership capabilities required to manage construction projects independently.\nYou'll participate in mentoring, training, performance discussions, and ongoing development aligned with The Mendoza Way and our BUILD talent management program.\nResponsibilities will increase as you demonstrate readiness and consistent performance.\nThis position is designed as a development pathway toward Project Manager. Advancement is based on demonstrated competency, performance, and organizational needs and is not automatic or guaranteed within a specific timeframe.\nWhat to Expect at HLE\nA primarily office-based role with regular travel to active construction sites.\nExposure to roadway and infrastructure environments, including nighttime operations, live traffic, outdoor conditions, and construction equipment.\nCollaboration with experienced field leaders, Project Managers, and operational support teams.\nA performance-driven culture built on professionalism, respect, service, integrity, and accountability.\nOpportunities to strengthen your leadership capabilities while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects.\nWhy Join High-Light Electric?\nFounded in 1996, High-Light Electric is a California-based electrical infrastructure contractor specializing in public works and complex civil and electrical construction projects.\nAs part of Mendoza Companies, we're guided by Mission 2040: building a $1 billion business ecosystem connecting 1,000 families and communities through business by 2040.\nWe believe in building strong teams, developing capable leaders, and creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth.\nWe offer competitive compensation and benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, life and AD&D insurance, employee appreciation programs, and more, subject to applicable plan terms.\nIf you have the experience, the drive to learn, and the commitment to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nHigh-Light Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.\nQualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal background inquiries and checks, if applicable, will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment, unless otherwise permitted by law.\nThe posted hourly range reflects HLE's expected base pay range for this position upon hire, excluding additional benefits. 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