Electrical Project Manager

Job Description

ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER - Chicago, IL

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We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This client-facing role requires strong leadership, financial management, scheduling expertise, and the ability to build lasting relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

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You'll report directly to executive leadership while working on meaningful projects with opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and collaboration.

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Key Responsibilities

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Financial Management

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• Maintain full financial responsibility for assigned projects.
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• Manage costs, revenue, billings, projections, margins, commitments, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
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• Analyze project performance metrics, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective actions.
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Estimating & Change Orders

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• Prepare project estimates and change order pricing.
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• Identify project scope and scope gaps.
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• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
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• Negotiate change orders with clients.
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Project Scheduling

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• Develop and maintain project schedules.
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• Coordinate with the General Contractor's schedule.
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• Utilize scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
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• Work closely with field leadership to ensure deadlines, manpower, and budgets remain aligned.
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Leadership

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• Lead project teams while defining roles and responsibilities.
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• Develop employee skills through coaching, feedback, and training.
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• Effectively manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
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• Foster collaboration across departments and regional teams.
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Project Administration

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• Follow established company processes and procedures.
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• Utilize project management and financial software platforms.
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• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
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• Balance customer satisfaction with protecting company interests.
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• Delegate responsibilities effectively.
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• Conduct productive meetings.
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• Promote continuous improvement and professional development.
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Additional duties may be assigned as required.

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Qualifications

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Required

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• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager overseeing electrical construction projects.
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• Proven experience managing projects valued over $10 million.
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• Experience preparing take-offs and change order estimates.
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• Strong understanding of commercial electrical construction practices.
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• Ability to work independently and within collaborative teams.
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• Strong computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new software.
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• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
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• Experience with project scheduling and task delegation.
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• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
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