Project Manager (Utility/Substations)

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

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

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aldridge Electric seeks a Project Manager to join our Utility team for Chicagoland project support. You will work with the project team to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery of complex construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, strong scheduling and financial reporting skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent background
• Proficient in scheduling, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Willing to travel

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project planning
• Track and control costs and labor on one or many complex construction projects
• Maintain customer relationships
• Coordinate subcontractors and material suppliers
• Ensure contract compliance
• Execute a project through the entire Aldridge Project Lifecycle

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem solving

Time management

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent construction/Union trade background

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Aldridge is seeking a Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic Utility team for project support in the Chicagoland area. This role will work collaboratively with the project team to ensure that a quality project is produced safely, on time, and within budget.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to project planning
• Track and control costs and labor on one or many complex construction projects
• Maintain customer relationships
• Coordinate subcontractors and material suppliers
• Ensure contract compliance
• Execute a project through the entire Aldridge Project Lifecycle

Who You Are

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent construction/Union trade background
• Proficient in scheduling, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Willing to travel

Who We Are

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry‑leading safety, innovation, and execution. Our culture is rooted in family‑centeredness, with third‑generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family. Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team‑building events, open‑door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment 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 is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus.

Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• 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. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people 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.