Industrial Electrical Project Manager — Field Driven

PureGridElectrical; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

401(k) Traditional and Roth

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-week paid volunteer leave

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PureGrid Electrical is seeking a Project Manager to lead mid-sized industrial electrical projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate schedules, materials, and daily field activities, acting as a primary liaison for clients, engineers, and subcontractors while ensuring safety and flawless execution.

You will translate designs into actionable field plans, manage resources, and drive project milestones across nationwide sites, with base in Downers Grove, IL and options for Texas

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of Project Management or Assistant Project Manager experience in electrical subcontracting.
• Foundational understanding of medium-to-heavy industrial electrical work and construction blueprints.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of mid-sized industrial electrical projects, ensuring safety, accuracy, and schedule adherence.
• Serve as the main field contact coordinating with Field Operations Manager and site superintendents.
• Track long-lead equipment, coordinate nationwide material delivery, and review supplier quality to prevent delays.
• Monitor budgets, process billings, draft POs, manage subcontracts, and track scope changes or change orders.
• Facilitate regular project alignment meetings with general contractors, owners, and engineering teams.
• Maintain organized project records in construction management software (RFIs, submittals, drawings) from preconstruction through closeout.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Field coordination

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

PureGrid Electrical is seeking a Project Manager to lead mid-sized industrial electrical projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate schedules, materials, and daily field activities, acting as a primary liaison for clients, engineers, and subcontractors while ensuring safety and flawless execution.

You will translate designs into actionable field plans, manage resources, and drive project milestones across nationwide sites, with base in Downers Grove, IL and options for Texas