Assistant Electrical Project Manager (Greater Chicago area)

Dubak Electrical; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Career growth & advancement

Positive work environment

Job summary

Dubak Electrical Group LLC is seeking an Assistant Electrical Project Manager for our Greater Chicago area team. You will assist with the full project lifecycle from business development and estimating through execution and closeout, partnering with the Project Manager to meet scope, cost, and schedule goals while upholding safety standards.

The typical project values range from $250K to $4.5MM in heavy commercial and light industrial sectors, offering growth opportunities and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Electrical field experience with industrial/commercial electrical projects is preferred.
• Knowledge in electrical systems + general knowledge of mechanical, civil, and structural work.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to assist with management of multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Self-motivated with leadership and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Project Manager to manage electrical construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, change management, and cost tracking.
• Collaborate to oversee subcontractors, labor resources, and field supervision.
• Coordinate multi-trade installation methods (electrical, mechanical, civil, structural).
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver technical documents, proposals, and presentations.
• Help to provide value engineering analysis to optimize cost and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical field experience

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Willingness to travel

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

About Dubak Electrical Group:

Dubak Electrical Group LLC is a leader in industrial electrical construction, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and innovative solutions nationwide.

Dubak Electrical Group LLC is growing and seeking an Assistant Electrical Project Manager to join our Greater Chicago area team. This role offers the opportunity to assist with managing diverse electrical construction projects across industries and various locations.

Role Overview:

As an Assistant Electrical Project Manager, you will assist in overseeing the full project lifecycle — from business development and estimating through execution and closeout. You will partner with the Project Managerfor project delivery, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule goals are met while maintaining client satisfaction and safety standards.

The typical project values range from $250K to $4.5MM in the heavy commercial and light industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Project Manager to manage electrical construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, change management, and cost tracking
• Collaborate to oversee subcontractors, labor resources, and field supervision
• Coordinate multi-trade installation methods (electrical, mechanical, civil, structural)
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements
• Maintain strong client relationships and pursue new business opportunities
• Prepare and deliver technical documents, proposals, and presentations
• Help to provide value engineering analysis to optimize cost and efficiency

Qualifications:

• Electrical field experience with industrial/commercial electrical projects is preferred
• Knowledge in electrical systems + general knowledge of mechanical, civil, and structural work
• Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to assist with management of multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
• Self-motivated with leadership and time management skills
• Willingness to travel if needed

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, disability, among other voluntary options
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Six (6) paid holidays
  
• Educational reimbursement program
• Career growth & advancement opportunities
• A positive work environment

Dubak Electrical Group, LLC and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.