Senior Electrical PM: Lead Complex Commercial Projects

Continental Electrical Construction Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Company is seeking a Project Manager to drive the success of electrical construction projects from bidding through completion, with responsibility for scheduling, cost control, risk management, and client relations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago or Oak Brook, with local travel as needed.

You will lead project teams, supervise field staff and subcontractors, manage large accounts, and mentor junior PMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 5–7+ years' experience in project management.
• Experience managing large electrical construction projects > $5M.
• Proven estimating experience and forecasting materials and labor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Project and Account Management: manage overall schedule and milestones; financial, labor and change order tracking; materials purchasing and deliveries; forecast jobs' materials and labor; billing.
• Business Development and Customer Relations: maintain customer relationships; manage large accounts; propagate new business annually.
• Estimating: determine materials take-off; review project scope and final bid; finalize summary sheet.
• Site Management: visit job sites; conduct job meetings, build trust with field staff and collaborate with site superintendents; coordinate subcontractors.
• Team Leadership: provide mentorship to less senior PMs; manage expectations of contributing office personnel; assume responsibility for project financials and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

Continental Electrical Construction Company is seeking a Project Manager to drive the success of electrical construction projects from bidding through completion, with responsibility for scheduling, cost control, risk management, and client relations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago or Oak Brook, with local travel as needed.

You will lead project teams, supervise field staff and subcontractors, manage large accounts, and mentor junior PMs.