Our CONFIDENTIAL client is a leading provider of electrical contracting services in Chicago with over 100 years in business. They specialize in integrated project management and turnkey solutions for the commercial and industrial markets for electrical construction, data/communications, and scoreboards/video displays.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who is extremely detail-oriented, demonstrates transparency and accountability particularly in financial matters ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. As a Project Manager, you will have an opportunity to work across multiple departments and see the end-to-end spectrum of electrical projects.
This is a full-time on-site role for an Electrical Project Manager. The Electrical Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing electrical contracting projects, managing budgets, leading electrical design efforts, and coordinating with electrical engineering teams on various projects.
What's In It for You? • Competitive Salary • Comprehensive Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability. • Paid Time Off • 401(k) and Profit Sharing • Positive Work/Life Balance • Opportunities for Advancement
What You'll Need to Succeed • Electrical Contracting and Electrical Design skills • Strong project management skills • Ability to coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders • Good technical writing skills, specifically for construction proposal documents, scope of work documents, and client presentation packages • Certifications in project management or electrical contracting are a plus • Proficient in Accubid, Excel and Word
Key Responsibilities • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks across parties to ensure completion on time and within budget • Estimating the cost and scheduling of commercial electrical projects • Regular communication with customers to ensure transparency with up-to-date information • Provide input on electrical design work
Personal Characteristics • Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, able to clearly convey complex information, actively listen, and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. • Influential Leadership: Proven ability to lead by influence, managing and collaborating with leaders and colleagues outside of direct reporting structures to achieve shared goals, foster collaboration, and drive performance. • Self-Motivated and Results-Driven: Highly driven, hardworking, and self-starting with the ability to manage multiple priorities, consistently delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. • Detail-Oriented and Organized: Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with organizational standards and goals. • Ethical and Financially Responsible: Demonstrates transparency, integrity, and accountability, particularly in financial matters, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. • Safety-Conscious: High awareness of safety protocols and risk management, • Humility: humility and openness to feedback, learning from others, and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Location
This position will be based out of Forest Park (Chicago), IL. This is a full-time position that is available for immediate hire. A meaningful compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate that will include a base salary, performance bonus, monthly auto allowance, PTO, and comprehensive benefits.