Electrical Project Manager

Schurman Executive Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schurman Executive Recruiting client seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead end-to-end electrical and automation projects in a warehouse setting from mobilization to commissioning and closeout. You will manage on-site teams, coordinate with customers, subcontractors and internal staff, ensure safety, schedule, budget and quality, and serve as the main on-site point of contact throughout projects.

Extensive travel (~60-90%) is required as projects progress, with a focus on safe execution and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in site management, construction, or industrial installation.
• Experience with automated material handling systems, robotics, or similar technologies, with proven leadership of field teams and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel extensively, averaging approximately 60–90% travel throughout the year depending on project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end site execution for automated material handling projects, from mobilization through commissioning and closeout.
• Oversee installation and integration of automated systems including shuttles, conveyors, AS/RS, and robotics.
• Manage site schedules, labor, subcontractors, materials, budget, and overall project quality.
• Own site safety and compliance, including OSHA standards, daily safety meetings, inspections, and subcontractor adherence.
• Serve as the primary customer and on-site leadership contact, coordinating stakeholders, resolving issues, and driving projects through successful commissioning.

Job description

The Electrical Project Manager oversees electrical projects with a warehouse setting from start to finish. They lead on-site teams, coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, and make sure projects are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards. This role serves as the main point of contact for customers throughout the project.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead end-to-end site execution for automated material handling projects, from mobilization through commissioning and closeout.


• Oversee installation and integration of automated systems including shuttles, conveyors, AS/RS, and robotics.


• Manage site schedules, labor, subcontractors, materials, budget, and overall project quality.


• Own site safety and compliance, including OSHA standards, daily safety meetings, inspections, and subcontractor adherence.


• Serve as the primary customer and on-site leadership contact, coordinating stakeholders, resolving issues, and driving projects through successful commissioning.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in site management, construction, or industrial installation.


• Experience with automated material handling systems, robotics, or similar technologies, with proven leadership of field teams and subcontractors.


• Willingness to travel extensively, averaging approximately 60–90% travel throughout the year depending on project lifecycle.

Company Profile:

My clients is a warehouse automation company focused on making storage, retrieval, picking, and fulfillment more efficient through robotics and automated systems. Their solutions include pallet shuttles, autonomous mobile robots, robotic picking systems, and automated storage and retrieval systems. With approximately 30% year-over-year growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth organization at an important stage of its U.S. expansion.