Senior Electrical Project Manager

PureGridElectrical; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus program

401(k) options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

PureGrid Electrical is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager in Downers Grove, IL. This role focuses on owning large-scale industrial electrical projects from design to commissioning, demanding strong leadership and project management skills.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in a similar capacity, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in tools like Procore. Exceptional communication abilities and readiness to travel for critical project phases are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in Project Management within electrical subcontracting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems including power distribution.
• Expert-level with modern construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large-scale electrical projects ensuring safety and budget.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers during preconstruction.
• Manage project budgets and procurement of equipment and materials.
• Act as the communication bridge with general contractors.
• Utilize scheduling tools to manage project timelines effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

PureGrid Electrical is looking for a Senior Electrical Project Manager who combines technical engineering rigor with a high-performance, entrepreneurial mindset. You are a natural leader and a master of execution who can effortlessly command complex, fast-track industrial power distribution projects from design through commissioning.

What We Can Offer You

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Total Project Ownership: Lead the flawless execution of large-scale, heavy industrial electrical projects, taking total accountability for safety, budget control, and schedule certainty.
• Design-Build Collaboration: Partner closely with GC project managers, in-house engineers, and owners early in the preconstruction phase to define scope, evaluate constructibility, and optimize electrical system designs.
• Financial Management: Drive profitability by managing project budgets, approving major equipment and material procurement (switchgear, transformers, etc.), forecasting cash flow, and rigorously negotiating change orders.
• Field Liaison & Support: Team up with our Field Operations Manager and on-site General Superintendents to ensure clear project plans are cleanly executed, tracking daily trade productivity and site logistics.
• Client & Partner Relations: Serve as the primary, highly responsive communication bridge between PureGrid and major general contractors like ARCO/Murray, ensuring alignment across fast-track nationwide portfolios.
• Schedule & Risk Management: Utilize advanced scheduling tools to proactively identify utility interconnection bottlenecks, long-lead equipment delays, or sequencing issues before they hit the critical path.

Necessary Qualifications

• Experience: 8–12+ years of dedicated Project Management experience within the commercial or industrial electrical subcontracting space. Proven track record managing fast-track, design-build projects is highly preferred.
• Technical Background: A deep, comprehensive understanding of medium-to-heavy industrial electrical systems, including major equipment power distribution, high/medium-voltage substations, data centers, or complex logistics/manufacturing facilities.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical business field is highly preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level capability with modern construction management software; extensive hands-on experience with Procore and Bluebeam is required.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptionally strong written, verbal, and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving and a knack for building trust with sophisticated GC partners.
• Travel & Location: Ability to travel as required to support nationwide projects during critical phases (turnover, major utility cut-overs, commissioning). Role is based out of Downers Grove, IL or one of our Texas hubs.

EOE, including disability/vets