Super Project Manager

Lead the Project. Lead the Field. Own the Outcome.

Some construction leaders excel at managing budgets, schedules, and contracts. Others excel at leading crews, solving field challenges, and keeping projects moving.

We're looking for someone who can do both.

At High-Light Electric (HLE), we're seeking an experienced Senior Super Project Manager (SuperPM) to lead complex public works, civil, and electrical infrastructure projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who understands construction from both the project management and field operations perspectives.

You'll take ownership of project performance, financial results, schedules, safety, quality, and field execution while leading teams and coordinating resources to deliver successful outcomes.

This is not a traditional office-based Project Manager position. We're looking for a construction leader who can confidently move between strategic planning, financial decision-making, and active jobsite leadership.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Project Management & Financial Performance

• Lead assigned projects from preconstruction and mobilization through execution and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, labor productivity, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor project costs, production, and progress against established targets, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee project controls, procurement, change orders, RFIs, contracts, and critical project documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Accounting and internal teams to maintain accurate forecasts, cost tracking, and financial reporting.

Field Operations & Execution

• Direct and coordinate Foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and multiple active work fronts.
• Translate project plans, budgets, and schedules into clear daily and weekly field priorities.
• Ensure labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources are aligned to maintain productivity.
• Maintain strong oversight of jobsite safety, quality, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Proactively address field challenges, production delays, and operational risks before they impact project outcomes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build strong working relationships with clients, inspectors, public agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Partner with Construction Operations, Estimating, Purchasing, Safety, and Project Accounting to ensure coordinated project execution.
• Coach and develop Foremen and emerging field leaders through clear expectations, constructive feedback, and accountability.
• Promote professionalism, respect, safety, and continuous improvement in alignment with The Mendoza Way.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced construction professional with a proven combination of project management expertise, financial accountability, and hands-on field leadership experience.

Experience & Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in civil, electrical, utility, roadway, public works, or infrastructure construction.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated field leadership experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, or comparable construction leader.
• Proven experience managing construction projects, including budgets, schedules, project controls, and field operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple crews, subcontractors, and concurrent work activities.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, sequencing, jobsite safety, and quality control.
• Experience with cost tracking, financial forecasting, labor productivity, change management, and protecting project profitability.
• Working knowledge of public works requirements, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union labor environments.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and financial reports.
• Strong communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Equivalent combinations of experience, training, and demonstrated capability will be considered.

Technical Requirements

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training completion required.
• Ability to obtain STSC certification within the timeframe established by HLE.
• Proficiency with Procore, Viewpoint Vista, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable construction and project management systems.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to meet HLE's applicable vehicle insurance eligibility requirements for required job-related driving.
• Ability and willingness to travel to active construction projects throughout California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Caltrans projects and California public works construction.
• Background in electrical infrastructure, roadway improvements, traffic signals, street lighting, or related infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent construction leadership experience.
• Additional certifications such as CHST, PMP, or CCM.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.

Work Environment & Expectations

This is a fully in-person position based in Colton, California, combining responsibilities at our corporate office with active field leadership at construction sites throughout California.

Approximately 40–60% of working time is expected to be spent at active project sites, with the remaining time dedicated to project planning, coordination, meetings, documentation, financial oversight, and reporting.

Travel to assigned projects throughout California is required, with project locations varying based on operational needs.

Construction operations may require nighttime, weekend, emergency, or extended-hour assignments, including availability for critical operational matters.

Worksites may involve outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, active equipment, traffic exposure, and other construction-related conditions. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, while following applicable safety requirements.

Why Join High-Light Electric?

Founded in 1996, High-Light Electric is a California-based electrical infrastructure contractor specializing in public works and complex infrastructure projects.

We're part of Mendoza Companies, a growing organization guided by The Mendoza Way—our commitment to professionalism, respect, service, accountability, and developing people alongside the business.

Through Mission 2040, we're working toward a long-term vision of building a business ecosystem that strengthens communities, creates opportunities, and connects people through meaningful work.

We believe strong leadership goes beyond delivering projects. It's about building trust, developing teams, taking ownership, and creating lasting results.

We're looking for leaders who share that commitment and want to contribute their experience to the continued success of our organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $125,400–$165,500

The actual starting salary will be determined based on job-related experience, qualifications, skills, and the responsibilities of the position.

Eligible employees may have access to benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee appreciation and recognition programs

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Ready to Lead From Both Sides of Construction?

If you have the experience to manage the financial and operational success of construction projects—and the leadership to turn those plans into results in the field—we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your experience, your judgment, and your commitment to building projects and people.

Apply today and explore the opportunity to make an impact at High-Light Electric.

High-Light Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable California law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.