Assistant Project Manager (Utility)

Aldridge Electric; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric in the Chicagoland area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Utility team. You will work with the project team to ensure a quality project is produced safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities include pre-job planning, cost and labor tracking, document control, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and contract compliance. Travel-friendly and with a bachelor’s degree in relevant field; strong communication and problem-solving required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent construction/union trade background.
• Internships or other relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe job sites.
• Pre‑job planning.
• Cost and labor tracking.
• Document control (material submittals, RFIs, change orders, etc.).
• Procurement of material and tools.
• Coordination of subcontractors.
• Contract compliance.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management, other related major, or equivalent construction/Union trade background

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Utility)

Aldridge is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic Utility team in the Chicagoland area. This role will work collaboratively with the project team to ensure that a quality project is produced safely, on time, and within budget.

What you’ll do

• Promote safe job sites
• Pre‑job planning
• Cost and labor tracking
• Document control (material submittals, RFIs, change orders, etc.)
• Procurement of material and tools
• Coordination of subcontractors
• Contract compliance

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management, other related major, or equivalent construction/Union trade background
• Internships or other relevant work experience
• Strong work ethic
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Excellent communication
• Willing to travel

What we offer

The annual base pay for this role is between $70,000 - $80,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.