Electrical Project Manager

6AM City, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone allowance

Per diem for site visits

Company truck

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead utility-scale solar projects from planning through energization. The role combines financial oversight with hands-on construction management to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, primarily onsite at greenfield solar farms in Peoria, IL.

The ideal candidate will have deep electrical construction knowledge, solar/renewable energy project experience, and the ability to manage field operations while owning project

Qualifications

• Expertise in electrical construction and project management.
• Experience with solar electric and solar operations.
• Knowledge of electrical inspection, construction, substation, voltage distribution, and switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of utility-scale solar EPC or electrical construction projects, from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Develop project schedules, track progress, and ensure milestones are met.
• Lead onsite construction activities, coordinating with superintendents, foremen, and field crews to maintain productivity and quality.
• Create, manage, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Track labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and proactively mitigate financial risks.
• Provide regular financial reporting to leadership, highlighting variances and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, safety, and quality.
• Support field teams with technical guidance, problem-solving, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, electrical codes, and safety standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve design issues and implement changes.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, utilities, inspectors, and vendors.

Skills

Electrical construction

Solar operations

Electrical inspection

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Project ManagerJob Description

The Electrical Project Manager will lead utility‑scale solar projects from planning through energization. This role involves financial oversight combined with hands‑on construction management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of electrical construction, experience in solar or renewable energy projects, and the ability to manage field operations while maintaining full ownership of project financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of utility‑scale solar EPC or electrical construction projects, from pre‑construction through commissioning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Develop project schedules, track progress, and ensure milestones are met.
• Lead onsite construction activities, coordinating with superintendents, foremen, and field crews to maintain productivity and quality.
• Create, manage, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost‑to‑complete reports.
• Track labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and proactively mitigate financial risks.
• Provide regular financial reporting to leadership, highlighting variances and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, safety, and quality.
• Support field teams with technical guidance, problem‑solving, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, electrical codes, and safety standards.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve design issues and implement changes.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, utilities, inspectors, and vendors.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in electrical construction and project management.
• Experience with solar electric and solar operations.
• Knowledge of electrical inspection, construction, substation, voltage distribution, and switchgear.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing utility‑scale solar projects.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and financial reporting.

Work Environment

The role requires being onsite at greenfield Solar Farms 90% of the time. Although titled as a Project Manager, the responsibilities align more with construction manager tasks. The position offers a cell phone allowance, per diem for all job site visits, and a company truck.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual ori