Electrical Project Manager

About the role

PureGrid Electrical is seeking a Project Manager with strong organizational, communication, and technical skills. The ideal candidate will manage mid-sized industrial electrical projects, ensuring timely completion while maintaining safety, accuracy, and adherence to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring tasks are completed safely and on schedule
• Coordinate with field operations, site superintendents, and engineering teams to provide clear plans and labor support
• Track and expedite long-lead electrical equipment, coordinate material delivery, and ensure supplier quality
• Monitor project budgets, process billings, manage subcontracts, and handle potential scope changes or change order requests
• Facilitate regular project alignment meetings with general contractors, owners, and engineering teams
• Maintain organized project records, manage RFIs, submittals, and drawing updates throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• 3–7 years of Project Management or Assistant Project Manager experience in electrical subcontracting
• Exposure to industrial electrical or commercial design-build projects
• Solid foundational 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
• Strong proficiency with modern construction management tools, specifically Procore and Bluebeam
• Highly organized with a structured work style, clear communication skills, and a practical, hands-on approach to project management

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to support nationwide job sites during key project phases
• Based out of Downers Grove, IL or one of our Texas hubs

Skills & Approach

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive, collaborative problem-solving attitude, prioritizing safety, accuracy, and schedule. They should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Can Offer You

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Necessary Qualifications

• Experience: 3–7 years of Project Management or Assistant Project Manager experience within the electrical subcontracting space
• Technical Knowledge: solid foundational understanding of medium-to-heavy industrial electrical work, power distribution equipment, and construction blueprints
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on trade experience
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency with modern construction management tools; day-to-day experience using Procore and Bluebeam is required
• Skills & Approach: Highly organized with a structured work style, clear communication skills, and a practical, hands-on approach to keeping projects moving efficiently

Core Capabilities

• Middle-to-heavy industrial electrical work
• Labor and material procurement
• Major equipment power distribution
• Nationwide project support

Legal Disclaimer

PureGrid Electrical is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. All interested candidates must apply independently and directly to the job posting.