Senior Transportation Project Director

Aldridge Electric; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Project Director to lead our Mission Critical team in Des Plaines, IL, with travel across the Chicagoland area. You will own project delivery, represent the organization, and close out projects.

You will manage planning, budgeting, reporting, and safety leadership, while developing field leadership and project management capabilities. A strong network and seller mentality are required to win new work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• 8-10+ years experience in transportation space with equipment supplier, construction firm or equivalent.
• Established network within engineering firms, developers, and their supply chain.
• Strong presence and “seller” aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution.
• Build and maintain effective business relationships that will lead to potential projects.
• Understand client funding, capital, and project life cycle.
• Actively participate in the development and training of field leadership and project management.
• Ensure that proper project planning, budgeting, and reporting occurs on all projects.
• Leverage and grow existing Aldridge customer relationships to expand share of wallet.
• Identify key players in various projects and customer organizations.
• Build and leverage relationships with clients and prospective clients.
• Champion a robust safety culture and provide overall safety leadership.
• Host regular performance conversations to set goals, provide feedback, and support the development of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Client relationship building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Aldridge Electric is seeking a Project Director to lead our Mission Critical team in Des Plaines, IL, with travel across the Chicagoland area. You will own project delivery, represent the organization, and close out projects.

You will manage planning, budgeting, reporting, and safety leadership, while developing field leadership and project management capabilities. A strong network and seller mentality are required to win new work.