Senior Project Manager - Electrical Construction

Continental Electrical Construction Co.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead data center construction from bidding to completion. You will plan timelines, estimate costs, mitigate risks, and nurture client relationships across departments and field teams.

The role focuses on leadership, scheduling, and accountability for projects across the Midwest, with opportunities to oversee Chicagoland sites or be on-site at remote projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in construction-related field with progression in field electrical capacities.
• Minimum 5–7+ years in project management, preferably electrical construction or related field.
• 2+ years managing large electrical construction jobs over $5M (data center experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience estimating construction jobs and forecasting materials and labor.
• Proven success achieving construction project KPIs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall schedule and milestones, tracking financials, labor, and change orders.
• Forecast materials and labor, manage purchasing and deliveries, and handle billing.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage large accounts (roughly $1–2M in new business annually).
• Visit job sites, conduct meetings, and coordinate with field staff and site superintendents; coordinate subcontractors.
• Provide mentorship to less senior PMs and manage expectations of office personnel.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Electrical/LV/Energy system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Senior 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 outlining and delegating tasks, creating timelines, estimating and adhering to costs, mitigating risks, and nurturing positive client relationships. The 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

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

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 5-7+ years' experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in project management of large electrical 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.
• Electrical/LV/Energy System knowledge.
• High energy and adaptable under pressure.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development
• A values-based working environment:
• E: Everyone United
• N: Nurture Communication
• E: Enforce Accountability
• R: Relationships Matter
• G: Growth and Development
• Y: You Make the Difference

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate's relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; profit sharing; retirement benefits; company-provided life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays; parental leave; volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program; and company-subsidized wellness programs.

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.