Electrical Project Manager

HardHat Workforce Solutions is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Chicago, IL. The role involves managing project schedules, coordinating with clients, and overseeing project costs for commercial and industrial projects. Candidates should have 5+ years of construction management experience in electrical systems. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a positive workplace culture.
Position: Electrical Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

About the Company:

Our client is looking for a strong Electrical Project Manager to join their Chicago, Illinois team! Our client is an established Electrical contractor with over 50 years of expertise, established in the Greater Chicago Marketplace, and has a proven track record, leading the industry in the commercial, industrial and mission critical industry. They provide a complete range of services, including commercial and industrial construction, clean energy projects, prefabrication, technology solutions, and IPD design-build project delivery. This contractor is known for their impressive project portfolio, comprehensive knowledge, depth of experience, and innovative approach to expert project delivery – not to mention their unmatched company culture. This position offers a variety of employee benefits, career advancement opportunities, and much more. See more information about the role below:

Benefits and Perks:
• Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $150,000+ (varies depending on experience level).
• Comprehensive benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as, short and long-term disability plans, and 401k with company matching available
• Generous leave benefits, including paid parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
• Company provided vehicle or vehicle allowance - depending on the position and experience level.
• Technology package including laptop, software and more
• Bonus program eligibility
• Career advancement opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

Position Responsibilities:
• Prepare project construction schedules
• Submit “Requests for Information” to clients
• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects
• Act as the main point-of-contact for project personnel
• Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as requested by clients
• Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information
• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets
• Report regularly to management team
• Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for commercial & industrial projects within set deadlines
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing
• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Here’s What We’re Looking For:
• 5+ years of construction management experience, specifically in electrical systems.
• Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C. and all relevant local codes
• Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
• Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time

Reach out to Matt at HardHat Workforce Solutions for more information or to apply now!

Email: mirvin@callhardhat.com

Text: 727-228-1055