{"id":1129212,"url":"https://alion.io/job/royal-electric-project-manager-building-group","title":"Project Manager - Building Group","company":{"id":5255,"name":"Royal-Electric","domain":"royal-electric.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/royal-electric","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":6,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Santa Cruz, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":110000,"max":150000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":150000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T00:29:56Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Join Team Royal!\nWhy Royal? At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like \"Breaking Barriers,\" showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry. Breaking Barriers: Women At Work Episode 1\n We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!\nWe believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well-being. \nOne Royal Culture Short Story\nWe have a current opening for a Project Manager in Santa Cruz/Monterey, CA.\nThe Project Manager will support projects for the Building Group; Multifamily, Commercial, Distribution, etc.\nSuccess in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:\nBuild and maintain relationship with General Contractors and/or Project Owners, Subcontractors and vendors that promote project success. \nBe the point person from the preconstruction phase to the project closeout phase.\nProperly delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members and ensure entire project team thoroughly understands project. \nFacilitate coordination between Field Operations and Preconstruction (preplanning, prefabrication) and actively engage in implementation of project plan.\nReview construction documents for inconsistencies and develop RFIs.\nPerform detailed estimates of revised construction documents and provide clarifications with clear and concise inclusions/exclusions.\nReview and interpret specifications to understand project requirements, coordinate discrepancies with contract documents, redline and/or provide cost for items outside of basis of design-on-design build/design assist projects.\nCreate subcontracts while working towards buyout from estimate; include subcontract terms and conditions that limit company risk and clearly identify project scope inclusions and exclusions to set project expectations.\nPartner with Contracts to review and interpret contract language, confirm contract scope inclusions and exclusions are conducive to proposal letter, determine timelines for required notices/rights/remedies, and ensure milestones in base bid schedule are achievable as depicted.\nEarly identification of long lead items; ensure all project procurement is properly tracked and released conducive to schedule milestones.\nSetup project budget with assistance from Estimating to work towards buyouts and early recognition of actual realized costs in labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, and overhead cost. \nUnderstand the difference between lump sum contracts and unit price contracts. \nVerify budget after upload confirming contract, budget, and billing are accurate in Spectrum. \nDetermine project labor tracking strategy and setup labor codes congruent with required labor tracking.\nGather hours from Superintendent and Foreman and verify with project team. \nMonitor and own the overall procurement and construction schedule and escalate any possible impacts by coordinating with the customer, giving notice as required and maintain documentation for such impacts. \nCollect feedback from field team to present accurate information for CTCs. \nCreate projection for CTCs and provide to Project Executive for review. \nPrepare accurate cost projections for each project monthly. Stay actively engaged with labor tracking and weekly look ahead schedules to mitigate any potential impacts to the project schedule or financial status.\nOversee timely project requirements and documentation including but not limited to submittals, RFI’s, delay notices, potential claims, and extended overheads. \nMaximize cash flow by balancing project cost with timing of project income, facilitating buy outs according to the schedule and project plan with estimating and project teams, understanding labor and material trends, creating balanced and accurate budget and Schedule of Values, submitting billings, and negotiating change orders. \nProactively assist subcontractors with billings, change orders and negotiations\nCoach Project Engineers and Sr Project Engineers for successful accomplishment of their own key results\nWho you are:\n Strive to be great - You're eager to build and master your skills by seeking out - applying - training and new experiences. You're willing to work smart, take initiative, and take on challenges with a tenacious and resourceful attitude. \n Fun & Friendly - You like people, have a sense of humor, and enjoy what you do.\n Analytical and Solutions-oriented - You're skilled at identifying challenges and opportunities, developing practical solutions, and ensuring projects stay on track to meet their goals. \n Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things. \n Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.\n Influencer - You're an inspiration to others, capable of guiding actions, decisions, and strategies. You recognize other people's underlying needs and motivations and can navigate individual and group perspectives. \nRequirements\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. \nREQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:\nMust understand the entire construction process from design to project close-out; including bid analysis, budgeting, writing scopes of work, document interpretation, design-build and negotiated projects.\nAbility to read and understand plans and specifications.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills \nAbility to prioritize, complete tasks, and address issues in a timely manner.\nAbility to effectively delegate tasks to project team. \nProficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Accubid, PlanGrid , ProCore\nDemonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. \nAbility to build and maintain relations with customers, vendors and subcontractors. \nAbility to work with a team and independently.\nAbility to maneuver between office and jobsites.\nValid Driver’s license.\nSALARY RANGE:\n$110,000/year - $150,000/year\nThis is an exempt level position\nWe offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).\nRoyal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nWe utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.\nWe promote a drug free workplace.\nBenefits\n Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan) \n Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k). \n $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D) \n Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays) \n Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity) \n Short Term & Long-Term Disability \n Pet Insurance \n Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly - work related), & Transit \n Pharmacy discounts \n Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program) \n Opportunity for tuition reimbursement \n Wellness Resources\n Free telehealth \n Health Joy App \n Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation) \n CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team \n Employee Assistance Support \n Hearing Aid discount plan \n Laser VisionCare discount plan \n Learning & Development\n Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely \n Professional & Leadership Development Training \n Skill Development Training\n Mentorship Program\n On-The-Job & Classroom Training\n Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. 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