Project Manager (Transportation)

Aldridge Electric; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) Matching

Wellness Incentive Programs

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aldridge Electric in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Project Manager to lead transportation projects, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery. You will collaborate with the project team, mentor direct reports, and manage safety, planning, scheduling, financials, and execution on assigned scopes.

The role requires a Civil/Electrical/Construction Management background, 5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication. Travel to job sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management or related field
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities and creatively problem solve
• Ability to travel to job sites
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and prioritization, meeting deadlines
• Adaptable and willing to embrace new challenges
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace preferred

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture on assigned projects through proactive leadership and vigilance in identifying and addressing potential safety issues
• Provide ongoing mentorship and training to direct reports
• Host regular performance conversations to set goals, provide feedback, and support the development of direct reports
• Manage all facets of assigned projects including safety, planning, scheduling, financials, and project execution
• Monitor project health using Aldridge’s project management tools
• Enact change when required
• Own financial tracking and reporting of assigned projects or scopes
• Monitor billings and cash flow to ensure a positive cash position
• Proactively manage subcontractors and vendors, including safety, work planning, scheduling, and payments
• Act as a point of contact for communication with the customer on the project
• Ensure plans to meet all contractual requirements for assigned projects
• Cultivate strong working relationships and promote teamwork with Aldridge and partners
• Regularly visit the project site for planning, progress monitoring, and relationship development
• Maintain accurate, current, and complete records for all assigned projects

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Project Manager

What we are looking for:
Aldridge is seeking a Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic Transportationteam supporting work in Des Plaines, IL. This role will work collaboratively with the projectteam to ensure that a quality project is produced safely, on time, and within budget.

What you’ll do:

• Champion a strong safety culture on assigned projects through proactiveleadership and vigilance in identifying and addressing potential safety issues.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and training to direct reports.
• Host regular performance conversations to set goals, provide feedback, andsupport the development of direct reports.
• Using Aldridge’s standard processes and guidelines, manage all facets of assignedprojects or assigned project scopes including safety, planning, scheduling, financials,and project execution.
• Monitor project health using Aldridge’s project management tools.
• Enact change when required.
• Manage projects in accordance with Aldridge’s contract with the customer.
• Own the financial tracking and reporting of assigned projects or assigned projectscopes.
• Monitor billings and cash flow to ensure a positive cash position on all projects.
• Proactively manage subcontractors and vendors, including safety, work planning,scheduling, and payments.
• Act as a point of contact for communication with the customer on the project.Timely address customer concerns while protecting Aldridge.
• Ensure there is a plan to meet all contractual requirements for assignedprojects.
• Cultivate strong working relationships and promote effective teamwork amongstAldridge and our partners.
• Regularly visit the project site to aid in planning, progress monitoring, andinternal/external relationship development.
• Maintain accurate, current, and complete records for all assigned projects.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ConstructionManagement, Business Management or other construction-related major, or equivalentconstruction or trade background
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities and creativelyproblem solve to formulate viable solutions
• Ability to travel to job sites as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines
• Adaptable and willing to embrace new challenges
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace preferred

Who we are:At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are notonly valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choicefor Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectivesand prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, andexecution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadershipguiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift thecommunities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values createan unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Throughteam-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster anenvironment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference.Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected –become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What we offer:The annual base pay for this role is between $85,000 - $150,000. The actual pay isdependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training,transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range issubject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for abonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes thefollowing:

• 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 Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employeesassigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments notmentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and otherrelated duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promotepeople in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age,religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.