Head of Project Management (Remote)

Project Manager - Electrical Utility Construction (Transmission & Substation)Build the Infrastructure That Powers Communities

Are you a driven Project Manager with experience in electrical utility construction? Join a respected and growing team delivering critical transmission and substation projects for major utility clients across the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana region.

In this role, you'll take ownership of projects from planning through closeout, working alongside field leadership, clients, subcontractors, and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery. Lead high-profile transmission and substation projects that strengthen the electrical grid

Hybrid work schedule (typically Monday-Thursday in office, Friday remote)

Opportunity to influence project delivery processes and drive operational excellence

As the Project Manager, you will serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned utility construction projects, ensuring successful execution from kickoff to completion.

Manage transmission and substation construction projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Lead project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to ensure project success.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with design specifications.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and risk while implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Develop and manage change orders resulting from RFIs, drawing revisions, and client-requested modifications.
• Track project financial performance and provide accurate forecasting and profitability reporting.
• Work closely with field leadership to ensure labor, equipment, and resources are aligned with project needs.
• Maintain proactive communication with utilities, clients, union personnel, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, systems, and overall efficiency.
• Conduct site visits and provide project oversight throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

3+ years of Project Management experience leading construction projects from initiation through completion.

• Hands-on experience supporting utility construction projects on the contractor side.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across complex construction environments.
• Ability and willingness to visit project sites and support field operations as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and project performance.

Work Environment & Travel

This role offers a hybrid work environment, with most team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

You may work from our main suburban office location or a Northwest Indiana satellite office. Regular interaction with construction crews, field leadership, and utility clients is a key part of the role, and periodic field visits are expected. Regional travel throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana will be required, with occasional overnight travel based on project needs.

Apply today and join a team that values safety, teamwork, integrity, and excellence while delivering essential utility infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

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