Jobs · Project Management · Illinois

Electrical Project Manager

PureGridElectrical · Downers Grove, IL · 4 days ago
Project Management$28k/yrFull-time

PureGrid Electrical is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Project Manager who thrives on coordinating complex electrical projects with flawless execution. You excel at proactive communication, translating project designs into actionable plans, and managing relationships with clients, engineers, and subcontractors. If you value safety, accuracy, and schedule in a fast-paced industrial electrical environment, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of mid-sized industrial electrical projects, ensuring safe, accurate, and on-schedule completion.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Field Operations Manager and site superintendents, providing clear plans, drawings, and labor support.
  • Track and expedite long-lead electrical equipment (e.g., switchgear, transformers), coordinate nationwide material delivery, and review supplier quality to prevent delays.
  • Monitor project budgets, process billings, draft purchase orders, manage subcontracts, and track scope changes or change order requests.
  • Facilitate regular alignment meetings with general contractors, owners, and engineering teams to update progress and milestones.
  • Maintain organized project records in construction management software, handling RFIs, submittals, and drawing updates from preconstruction through closeout.

Requirements

  • 3–7 years of Project Management or Assistant Project Manager experience in electrical subcontracting, with exposure to industrial electrical or commercial design-build projects.
  • Solid understanding of medium-to-heavy industrial electrical work, power distribution equipment, and construction blueprints.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on trade experience).
  • Proficiency with Procore and Bluebeam; experience with modern construction management tools.
  • Highly organized with clear communication skills and a hands-on approach to project efficiency.
  • Ability to travel nationwide to support job sites during key project phases.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) options.
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates.
  • Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave annually.
  • 100% charitable match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.

About PureGrid Electrical

PureGrid Electrical is an industrial electrical contractor specializing in medium-to-heavy industrial projects nationwide. We deliver electrical scope execution, labor, and material procurement for complex facilities and equipment installations. Our teams focus on major equipment power distribution and field coordination with engineers, owners, and construction teams, prioritizing safety, accuracy, and schedule.

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