Electrical Project Manager

Project Manager – Mission Critical / Data Centers

Location: Chicago, IL / Aurora, IL

Salary: $100,000–$123,000 annually, depending on experience

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Schedule: Early start, typically 6:30–7:00 AM; end time varies with project demands

Position Overview

A well-established electrical contractor with a century of industry experience is expanding its Mission Critical division and seeking a Project Manager to support large-scale electrical construction projects, including data centers.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team working on complex electrical projects ranging from smaller assignments to multimillion-dollar builds. The immediate assignment is based at a project site in Aurora, Illinois, with future work potentially based at the company's Chicago office or other local project sites.

Candidates do not need extensive data center experience to be considered. The team values strong electrical construction knowledge, project ownership, problem-solving ability, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned electrical construction projects or designated portions of larger projects.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, procurement, equipment orders, change orders, and project correspondence.
• Maintain project schedules and coordinate with field foremen, general contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Track project progress, identify challenges, and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Support project estimating and cost planning based on experience and ability.
• Coordinate owner-furnished and contractor-furnished equipment and materials.
• Communicate project updates, address field issues, and help keep work moving efficiently.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and develop the ability to independently manage larger portions of projects.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in electrical construction , including candidates from electrical contractors or general contractors with substantial electrical project experience.
• Experience as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Electrical Estimator ready to transition into project management.
• Understanding of electrical construction processes, industry standards, project coordination, and field operations.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Ability to work onsite in Aurora and travel to the Chicago office as project assignments change.
• A proactive, coachable mindset and willingness to take ownership of challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission critical construction, data centers, or other complex electrical projects.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Accubid, Microsoft Word, and Excel .
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Estimating experience and familiarity with electrical labor, material procurement, and change orders.
• Flexibility to travel for projects outside the Chicago area.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $100,000–$123,000, depending on experience.
• Project-performance bonuses, with additional discretionary bonuses possible on larger projects.
• Approximately $500 per month in vehicle allowance.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, with the company paying 100% of employee, spouse, and dependent premiums.
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days.
• Approximately 2–3 weeks of PTO, depending on experience and negotiation.
• Six to seven paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Why Join This Team

Join an established electrical contractor with a growing Mission Critical division and opportunities to work on complex, high-value construction projects. You'll have direct access to division leadership, work alongside an experienced project team, and gain opportunities to take ownership of projects as your skills develop. This is a strong fit for someone who wants to grow their career in electrical construction while contributing to a fast-growing business.

Looking forward to your application!