Senior Electrical Project Manager

PureGrid Electrical is looking for a Senior Electrical Project Manager who combines technical engineering rigor with a high-performance, entrepreneurial mindset. You are a natural leader and a master of execution who can effortlessly command complex, fast-track industrial power distribution projects from design through commissioning. What We Can Offer You Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Traditional and Roth 401(k) Tuition reimbursement for associates Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child 1-week paid volunteer leave each year 100% charitable match Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage Paid parental leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Total Project Ownership: Lead the flawless execution of large-scale, heavy industrial electrical projects, taking total accountability for safety, budget control, and schedule certainty. Design-Build Collaboration: Partner closely with GC project managers, in-house engineers, and owners early in the preconstruction phase to define scope, evaluate constructibility, and optimize electrical system designs. Financial Management: Drive profitability by managing project budgets, approving major equipment and material procurement (switchgear, transformers, etc.), forecasting cash flow, and rigorously negotiating change orders. Field Liaison & Support: Team up with our Field Operations Manager and on-site General Superintendents to ensure clear project plans are cleanly executed, tracking daily trade productivity and site logistics. Client & Partner Relations: Serve as the primary, highly responsive communication bridge between PureGrid and major general contractors like ARCO/Murray, ensuring alignment across fast-track nationwide portfolios. Schedule & Risk Management: Utilize advanced scheduling tools to proactively identify utility interconnection bottlenecks, long-lead equipment delays, or sequencing issues before they hit the critical path. Necessary Qualifications Experience: 8–12+ years of dedicated Project Management experience within the commercial or industrial electrical subcontracting space. Proven track record managing fast-track, design-build projects is highly preferred. Technical Background: A deep, comprehensive understanding of medium-to-heavy industrial electrical systems, including major equipment power distribution, high/medium-voltage substations, data centers, or complex logistics/manufacturing facilities. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical business field is highly preferred. Software Proficiency: Expert-level capability with modern construction management software; extensive hands-on experience with Procore and Bluebeam is required. Leadership & Communication: Exceptionally strong written, verbal, and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving and a knack for building trust with sophisticated GC partners. Travel & Location: Ability to travel as required to support nationwide projects during critical phases (turnover, major utility cut-overs, commissioning). Role is based out of Downers Grove, IL or one of our Texas hubs. EOE, including disability/vets #J-18808-Ljbffr PureGridElectrical