Senior Electrical Projects Lead

HardHat Workforce Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HardHat Workforce Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects in Chicago, overseeing direction, execution, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of project management experience, leads teams, manages client relationships, and supports business development efforts. LEED AP, PE, and OSHA 30 are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• LEED AP/PE and OSHA 30 preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, controls, and construction technology.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards to minimize risk and maximize project success.
• Make strategic decisions regarding project execution and resource allocation.
• Assume overall responsibility for project performance, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Lead and mentor project management teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Oversee project documentation, logs, tracking systems, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the preparation, negotiation, and execution of change orders to achieve favorable financial outcomes.
• Representing the project during client, subcontractor, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with field leadership to ensure construction activities remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project objectives.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage subcontractor performance, including scheduling, cost control, and contract changes.
• Participate in financial reviews and provide accurate forecasting of project profitability.

Skills

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Client relations

Budget management

Scheduling

Change management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

HardHat Workforce Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects in Chicago, overseeing direction, execution, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of project management experience, leads teams, manages client relationships, and supports business development efforts. LEED AP, PE, and OSHA 30 are preferred but not required.