Project Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission and substation construction projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Lead project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and closeout activities.
• Cook up project coordination, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to ensure project success.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with design specifications.
• 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Project Management experience leading construction projects from initiation through completion.
• At least 1 year of direct experience managing transmission and/or substation construction projects.
• 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.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• PMP certification or other formal project management credentials.
• Experience working with major electric utility clients.
• Knowledge of substation equipment, transmission systems, utility construction practices, and change management processes.
• Experience developing and pricing change orders, including RFIs and drawing revisions.

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.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $60.10/hr.

Requirements Eligibility

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Downers Grove, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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