Martinez, CA, 94553, USA
10 days ago
Project Controls
**About Us** We are an electrical construction firm offering total electrical construction, engineering, facilities maintenance, utility, sound and communications, and renewable energy services. We combine broad electrical and energy systems expertise with a strong commitment to quality service and total customer satisfaction. **Job Summary** Contra Costa Electric is hiring for aProject Controls position. The Project Controls role with Contra Costa Electric requires relevant construction experience to support planning and scheduling for electrical projects. This individual will be directly responsible for budgeting, scheduling, project performance management in the areas of cost control, risk control and resource planning. This position will also support Division-wide initiatives for standardization and process implementation as directed by the Division Manager. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** Project Performance Management: + Track project progress and perform analysis of bottlenecks,trendsand criticalpath. + Analyze and report data to develop a complete andaccuratepicture that will inform decisionsregardingthe management,quality,and control of projects. + Implementappropriate performancemanagement techniques for the project. + Identifytrends and deviations from the original plan and recommendappropriate correctiveactions. + Coordinate and manage job startup and closeout meetingsin accordance withthe job closeout and startupproceduresparameters. + Produce weekly project performance metrics reports and provide analysis of results and support if implementation of production reporting on all projects. + Work withprojectteam toidentifyroadblocks to productivity and reporting, acting as a liaison between office and field to communicate the importance of performance metrics. + Identifyopportunities for alignment to Department practices for organization of project folders to ensure document control. + Develop,maintain,and apply quality management processes for the ongoing project or change initiative. + Establish andmaintainthe reporting structure for projects to bridge the information gap among stakeholders. + Enable complete transparency and accountabilityofall projects. Cost Control: + Identify,apply,and evaluate cost control techniques to support the monitoring,managingand reporting of costs. + Compile and access the project’s actual progresson regular intervals toleveragetrends and forecast a realistic project cost andschedulecompletion. + Develop bid and project labor ratesin accordance withprevailing wages, union agreements, and customer parameters. + Coordinate andparticipatein estimate turnovers to support the budgeting process. + Create project budgets. + Identifybudget shortfalls and work with the project manager to mitigate impacts. + Establish productivity metrics for projects and communicate these metrics toprojectteam. + Provide weekly report out on department AR efforts focusing on oldest receivables andassistthe Project Assistant team with mitigating challenges with collection. + Ensure proper change management throughout project phases,assistingin entry of change order budgets asrequiredas a supplementary resource to the Project Manager. + Assist the Division Manager in quarterly budget forecasting by extrapolating data from various systems andfacilitatingPM input on project revenue projections. + Provide support to the subcontract management process. Risk Control: + Identify,applyand evaluate risk control techniques to inform the risk management process. + Provide risk management assessments from project startup, byidentifyingrisks and opportunities as a product of theestimateturnover and contract review. + Clearlyidentifyhow approaching risksimpactthe projects’schedule and budgetand drive these to the forefront for discussion and mitigation if necessary. Resource Planning: + Create and update a Division Schedule for all projects, tracking start and end dates as they fluctuate toassistin resource planning andmanpowerassignments. + Create high level schedules for project bids, as well as manage scheduling for smaller projects as required as a supplementary resource to the Project Scheduler. + Assistproject managers in resource management for Virtual Design Coordination, Project Assistant, and Project Controls teams. + Complete software and hardware requests for IT needs for Division Manager approval. **Qualifications** + Minimum5+yearsrelated experienceworking for an electrical contractor isrequired. + Degreein Business Administration, Construction Management or related field isrequired. + Direct construction management experience may substitute degree requirements. + Understanding ofbasic labor relations, including union contractrequirements,and hiring practices. + Knowledge of projectfinancial managementincluding billing, cash flowprojectionsand related activities. + Understanding ofconceptual budgeting and design build. + Knowledge of work in progress reporting and productivity monitoring. + Experience with client and stakeholder relationship management. **COMPUTER SKILLS** + Mustdemonstrateproficiencyin Microsoft Office applications, (i.e.Outlook,Wordand Excel) + Experience in Primavera P6 or related scheduling program preferred. + Working knowledge of Viewpoint or similar accounting software or related accounting system.  + Familiarity with project management/document control software. **REQUIRED** **COMPETENCIES** The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully. + Comply withEMCOR’s Values, Business Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics. + Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills + Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees,management, and customers. + Displays the ability to embrace and encourage change. + Exhibits a strong planning and delivery orientation. + Must havehigh standardsof quality with attention to detail. **LANGUAGE** **SKILLS** Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations. **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position are those associated with working in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees. This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. The employee must move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to travel by car (as a passenger or driver) to Job Sites, or to attend Commercial events/training. **Equal Opportunity Employer** As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled **Affirmative Action Policy** Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=128800&hashed=-104224398) . **Notice to Prospective Employees** Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. **Geographic Disclosure** CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC, INC. is and EMCOR company and offers a full benefit package including: + Medical,dental,vision, andprescription + 401k withcompanymatch + Paidvacation, holiday, and sick time. + Educationalassistance + Salarybased onexperience and qualifications. + Salary Range from$31/hr to $45/hr **We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills** **required** **to contribute to our continued growth and success** **.** **Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.** NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. \#LI-KJ1 #ccelec Email a Friend Email a Friend **Job Locations** _US-CA-Martinez_ **ID** _2026-47741_ **Company** _Contra Costa Electric, Inc._ **Category** _Operations Services_ **Position Type** _Full-Time_ **Location Type** _Onsite_ **Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(1/21/2026 3:28 PM)_
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