Senior Transportation Project Manager - Substations

Aldridge Electric; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; 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 in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our Transportation team on a major local project. You will work with the project team to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, substation technical expertise, and advanced project controls, including estimating, scheduling, and financial reporting, while mentoring staff and coordinating with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in construction-related field or union trade background.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in project management.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, structural plans and schedules.
• Proficient in estimating, scheduling, budgeting costs, and financial reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Willingness to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project scope, safety, planning, scheduling, financials, and execution.
• Monitor project health using standard management tools and adjust as needed.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, quality specs, and timelines.
• Mentor direct reports and conduct regular performance conversations.
• Communicate with customers, manage subcontractors, and address concerns promptly.
• Own cash flow planning and reporting for assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Financial Reporting

Team Mentoring

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Aldridge Electric in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our Transportation team on a major local project. You will work with the project team to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, substation technical expertise, and advanced project controls, including estimating, scheduling, and financial reporting, while mentoring staff and coordinating with customers and partners.