Senior Project Manager - Airport

Company: Aldridge Electric
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager - AirportWhat we are looking for:Aldridge is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic team in our Southern California region. This role will work collaboratively with the project team to ensure a quality project is produced safely, on time, and within budget. Projects focus on electrical scopes for railroads, airports, ports, and highways.What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a team.
• Foster customer relationships.
• Facilitate project planning, delivery, and execution.
• Drive projects through the entire Aldridge Project Lifecycle.
• SAFETY - Drive the IIF safety culture.

• Regularly visit your job sites and lead by example.
• Ensure a safety plan is developed and adhered to.
• MENTORING AND COACHING - Lead and develop your team.
  • Direct the activities of Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, train them, and hold them accountable.
  • Help new recruits understand Aldridge business processes.
  • Influence support staff and cross-divisional resources.
  • Develop a successor and succession plan for growth.
  • CUSTOMER FOCUS - Foster customer relationships.
    • Build strong partnerships with General Contractors and owners.
    • Own a customer account; build long-term relationships.
    • Engage field leadership in Agile and other processes.
    • PROJECT PLANNING - Facilitate project planning.
      • Define roles and responsibilities for management.
      • Ensure plans meet contractual requirements.
      • Monitor pre-job planning tasks.
      • Share lessons learned and develop financial plans.
      • PROJECT EXECUTION - Drive projects through the lifecycle.
        • Deliver solutions and contracts.
        • Utilize company processes and tools.
        • Manage billings and project status reports.
        • Handle change order requests and escalate critical issues.Who you are:
          • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
          • 10+ years of relevant work experience.
          • Experience in airport projects preferred.
          • Knowledge of plans related to schedules, costs, and performance.
          • Proficient in estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and client relations.
          • Proficient in Google Suite, Primavera, Bluebeam.
          • Leadership and mentoring experience.
          • Excellent communication and relationship skills.
          • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
          • Ability to prioritize and manage time.
          • Willing to travel.Who we are:At Aldridge, we value teamwork, safety, innovation, and community contribution. Our culture emphasizes family-centeredness, leadership, and a commitment to building infrastructure that keeps the world moving. Join us to build your career and contribute to meaningful projects.What we offer:The annual salary range is $130,000 - $190,000, depending on experience and other factors. Benefits include health, dental, vision, wellness programs, disability, FSA, life insurance, legal assistance, identity protection, accident & critical illness insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and EAP. The role may include a vehicle allowance and bonuses. We are an EEO employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in our hiring and employment practices.
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