Job Description

About the Company:

Our client is looking for a strong Electrical Project Manager to join their Chicago, Illinois team! Our client is an established national electrical contractor with locations in Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina. This company maintains a strong reputation as a leading high-quality, customer-centric service provider which has resulted in strong financial growth since its inception. As a result, the company has become a trusted partner to its customers and suppliers and has established a proven track record of year-over-year growth. The company has significant opportunities to further penetrate its existing markets and expand into other geographies and service lines. Known for their impressive project portfolio, comprehensive knowledge, depth of experience, and innovative approach to expert project delivery – not to mention their unmatched company culture. This position offers a variety of employee benefits, career advancement opportunities, and much more. See more information about the role below:

Position Overview:

As a Project Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or several electrical construction projects and the successful management of a high performing team. You will manage the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects using business practices that are consistent with our company values - people, safety, integrity, innovation and excellence. Bringing projects to completion within budget constraints and at or above customer expectations, you will build relationships to enhance future business development opportunities. Ideally, you will have at least five years of experience managing people and electrical construction projects.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $150,000 ( varies depending on experience level).
• Comprehensive benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as, short and long-term disability plans, and 401k with company matching available
• Generous leave benefits, including paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
• Company provided vehicle or vehicle allowance - depending on the position and experience level.
• Technology package including laptop, software and more
• Bonus program eligibility
• Career advancement opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare project construction schedules
• Submit “Requests for Information” to clients
• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects
• Act as the main point-of-contact for project personnel
• Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as
• requested by clients
• Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information
• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets
• Report regularly to management team
• Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for commercial & industrial projects within set deadlines
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing
• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
• Coordinate closely with project management
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of Electrical Project Management or construction management experience, specifically in electrical systems.
• Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C. and all relevant local codes
• Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
• Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time

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