Senior Project Manager - Electrical Construction Leader

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance package

401K

Bonus potential

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a confidential client. The role offers total compensation between $150,000 and $220,000, with bonus potential and a benefits package including health insurance and 401(k).

The ideal candidate will lead project teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and drive profitability through effective execution. Prior construction PM experience and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience in construction.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
• Demonstrated ability to run a profitable portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build strong teams for each project while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.
• Drive division profitability through effective project execution.
• Develop and lead project management technical and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals.
• Review the overall contractual requirements for all projects and specific process design methodology for individual projects as required.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met for all projects. Readily adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.
• Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during and after project completion.
• Provide oversight for third-party construction firms.
• Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.
• Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks and successes.
• Oversee invoice per project terms and negotiate appropriate change orders.

Skills

Project management

Construction industry experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Scheduling

Education

Construction Management degree (preferred)

Job description

GPAC is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a confidential client. The role offers total compensation between $150,000 and $220,000, with bonus potential and a benefits package including health insurance and 401(k).

The ideal candidate will lead project teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and drive profitability through effective execution. Prior construction PM experience and strong communication are essential for success.