Project Manager - Mission Critical

FourGen Holdings; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical construction firm in Joliet, IL, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee data center construction projects. Responsibilities include project management, customer relations, and site management. The ideal candidate has at least 3-7 years of experience in electrical construction project management and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The firm offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-7+ years’ experience in project management in electrical construction.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing large electrical construction projects exceeding $5m.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall schedule and milestones, including financial and labor tracking.
• Maintain customer relationships and manage large accounts.
• Visit job sites and conduct job meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Estimating

Customer Relations

Team Leadership

Electrical Construction Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

The experienced electrical Project Manager is accountable for the success of all aspects of data center construction projects, from bidding and contract award through completion. Responsibilities include outlining and delegating tasks, creating timelines, estimating and adhering to costs, mitigating risks, and nurturing positive client relationships. The PM collaborates with all other departments within the organization, including purchasing, accounting, engineering, and safety as well as field supervision, general contractors, construction managers and inspectors.

Opportunities

Opportunities exist to be based out of our Oak Brook office overseeing Chicagoland constructions locations or on-site at remote hyper-scale data center construction sites throughout the Midwest.

What you'll do

• Project and Account Management: manage overall schedule and milestones; financial, labor and change order tracking; materials purchasing and deliveries; forecast jobs\' materials and labor; billing
• Business Development and Customer Relations: maintain customer relationships; manage large accounts; propagate $1-2m new business annually
• Estimating: determine materials take-off; review project scope and final bid; finalize summary sheet
• Site Management: visit job sites; conduct job meetings, build trust with field staff and collaborate with site superintendents; coordinate subcontractors
• Team Leadership: provide mentorship to less senior PMs; manage expectations of contributing office personnel; assume responsibility for project financials and outcomes

What you'll need for success

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field or progressively increasing responsibilities in field electrical construction capacities.
• Minimum 3 -7+ years’ experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management of large electrical construction jobs exceeding $5m (data center construction preferred). Experience for large Tech or Fortune 500 company data center a plus.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Demonstrated experience estimating construction jobs and forecasting/projecting materials and labor throughout the projects.
• Proven success satisfying construction project KPIs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism, with excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills.
• Superior time management skills with a proven ability to manage and satisfy competing deadlines.
• Superior analytical, detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated influence and leadership abilities.
• Electrical/LV/Energy System knowledge.
• High energy and adaptable under pressure.

About Continental Electrical Construction Company

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. Beyond the city, we’re contributing to the commercial, industrial, hospitality, health care, and institutional landscape. For high rises and health care facilities, factories and financial centers, data centers and educational facilities, hotels and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Continental Electrical Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Continental Electrical Construction Company does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual or gender orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.