On-Site Project Coordinator, Mission Critical

Aldridge Electric; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric seeks an Assistant Project Manager to join the Mission Critical team, based in Des Plaines, IL, supporting a project site in Minooka. You will collaborate with the project team to deliver a safe, on-time, and within-budget project.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering or related field, plus strong communication, planning and problem‑solving skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related major, or equivalent construction background.
• Internships or other relevant work experience preferred.
• Aptitude to anticipate problems and creatively solve issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization; able to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and eager to embrace new challenges.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Positive attitude and inclusive teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe job sites and coordinate with Safety personnel on safety concerns.
• Support Project Management with cost and labor tracking, document control, submittals, subcontractor management, and schedule adherence.
• Assist Field Leadership with planning meetings, material logistics, subcontractor coordination, and customer communication.
• Foster strong working relationships and teamwork with Aldridge and partners.
• Adopt established Aldridge processes and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Willingness to travel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CE/EE or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Aldridge Electric seeks an Assistant Project Manager to join the Mission Critical team, based in Des Plaines, IL, supporting a project site in Minooka. You will collaborate with the project team to deliver a safe, on-time, and within-budget project.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering or related field, plus strong communication, planning and problem‑solving skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.