Transportation Project Manager – Electrical Contractor Location: Los Angeles, CA (or regional project sites)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite / Field-Based
Position Overview A leading electrical contractor specializing in transportation and public infrastructure is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to lead electrical scopes on roadway, transit, and municipal projects. This role oversees complex, agency-driven work involving traffic systems, lighting, and ITS installations.
Key Responsibilities Project Leadership

• Manage electrical transportation projects from award through closeout
• Oversee field superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors
• Ensure installation aligns with plans, specs, and agency standards

Transportation Systems Oversight

• Lead projects involving:
  
  • Traffic signals & signal interconnect
  • Street and highway lighting
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Fiber optic and communications infrastructure
  • Transit station electrical systems

Financial & Contract Management

• Develop and track project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Manage change orders, claims, and contract compliance
• Review subcontractor scopes and vendor proposals

Agency Coordination

• Serve as primary contact with public agencies (Caltrans, LADOT, Metro, counties, cities)
• Coordinate inspections, shutdowns, and utility tie-ins
• Ensure compliance with public works and prevailing wage requirements

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of PM experience in electrical infrastructure or transportation projects
• Strong knowledge of traffic signal systems, roadway lighting, and ITS
• Experience working with public agencies and public works contracts
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera/MS Project, Bluebeam