Project Manager (Utility Projects)

Jobot; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager to lead power utility infrastructure projects in a high growth division. You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, and coordinate with utilities, municipalities, and clients to deliver projects safely and on time.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in utility or infrastructure PM, a degree in construction management or civil engineering, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–10+ years of project management experience in utility, civil, or infrastructure construction.
• Experience managing underground utilities, power distribution, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
• Experience working with public agencies, utilities, or infrastructure owners is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility construction projects including underground utilities, electrical infrastructure, telecommunications, and related civil work.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement, and execution to meet contractual and operational goals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate with field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Maintain strong relationships with utility providers, municipalities, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, progress reporting, and documentation management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality control processes.
• Manage change orders, risk mitigation, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Established GC Seeks PM to Run Power Utility Projects in High Growth Division

Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a long-established infrastructure contractor with more than a century of experience delivering critical utility and civil construction projects across major markets in the United States. Founded in 1906, the organization has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure solutions that connect communities and support essential services.

Today, this company provides a wide range of services including underground utilities, electrical infrastructure, telecommunications systems, power distribution, and general contracting for both public and private sector clients. Their teams design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure systems that support transportation networks, utilities, and municipal facilities.

With a strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, and customer service, our client has built long-standing relationships with major utilities, municipalities, and infrastructure owners. The company prides itself on hiring for values, investing in its people, and developing leaders throughout the organization.

Why join us

• Stability and legacy: Over 100 years of continuous operation with a strong presence in infrastructure construction.
• Career growth: A culture that promotes internal development and leadership opportunities at all levels of the organization.
• Challenging and impactful work: Projects that directly support transportation systems, utilities, power distribution, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Strong safety culture: Safety is the organization’s top priority, supported by dedicated safety leadership and comprehensive training programs.
• Team-focused environment: A values-driven culture centered around integrity, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service to clients and communities.

Job Details

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading utility infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role oversees project planning, financial performance, scheduling, subcontractor management, and client coordination while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage utility construction projects including underground utilities, electrical infrastructure, telecommunications, and related civil work.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement, and execution to meet contractual and operational goals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate with field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Maintain strong relationships with utility providers, municipalities, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, progress reporting, and documentation management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality control processes.
• Manage change orders, risk mitigation, and project closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–10+ years of project management experience in utility, civil, or infrastructure construction.
• Experience managing underground utilities, power distribution, telecommunications, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
• Experience working with public agencies, utilities, or infrastructure owners is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast‑paced construction environment.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.