Senior Project Manager

ZSG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ZSG is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead mission critical data center construction projects across the Midwest. The role involves end-to-end oversight from bidding and contracts to completion, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, and client relationships.

You will mentor junior PMs, coordinate with field staff, and ensure project financials and outcomes meet KPIs while maintaining high standards of professionalism and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years’ experience in construction project management.
• 5+ years’ experience managing large projects >$5m (data center preferred).
• Experience estimating construction jobs and forecasting materials/labor.
• Proven success meeting construction KPIs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to lead and train staff.
• Electrical/LV/Energy system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall schedule and milestones, tracking costs, materials, and labor.
• Forecast materials and labor needs and manage change orders.
• Oversee billing and client communications for large accounts.
• Visit job sites, lead meetings, and coordinate subcontractors.
• Mentor less senior PMs and manage client expectations and project outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Estimating

Scheduling

Budget control

Electrical construction

Communication skills

Mentorship

Subcontractor coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical

Summary

The Sr Electrical Project Manager is accountable for the success of all aspects of data center construction projects, from bidding and contract award through completion.Responsibilities include partnering with the Team Leader, outlining and delegating tasks, creating timelines, estimating and adhering to costs, mitigating risks, training staff, and nurturing positive client relationships.TheSr PM collaborates with all other departments within the organization, including purchasing, accounting, engineering, and safety as well as field supervision, general contractors, construction managers and inspectors.

Opportunities exist to be based out of our Oak Brook office overseeing Chicagoland constructions locations or on-site at remote hyper-scale data center construction sites throughout the Midwest.

What you'll do:

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 $1-2m new business annually

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

provide mentorship to less senior PMs; manage expectations of contributing office personnel; assume responsibility for project financials and outcomes

What you'll need for success:

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field or progressively increasing responsibilities in field electrical construction capacities.
• Minimum 7-10+ years’ experience in construction project management, preferably in electrical construction or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management of large complex construction jobs exceeding $5m (data center construction preferred). Experience for large Tech or Fortune 500 company data center a plus.
• Demonstrated experience estimating construction jobs and forecasting/projecting materials and labor throughout the projects.
• Proven success satisfying construction project KPIs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism, with excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills.
• Superior time management skills with a proven ability to manage and satisfy competing deadlines.
• Superior analytical, detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated influence and leadership abilities, with the capability to motivate and train staff.
• Electrical/LV/Energy System knowledge.
• High energy and adaptable under pressure.