Senior Project Manager, Renewable Project Management with an established solar electrical contractor in Chicago, IL. A senior project management seat running several electrical projects at once. Projects: commercial, substation/transmission and utility-scale solar/storage.

The work

Run commercial, substation/transmission and utility-scale solar/storage electrical projects from award to closeout: budgets, schedules, submittals, RFIs, change orders, billing and manpower planning with the superintendent.
Own the relationship with the general contractor and the owner, keep the job documented and protect the margin.
Buy out subcontractors and major gear, track procurement and lead times, and keep crews supplied.
Carry several projects at once, mentor project engineers and assistant project managers, and report project health to leadership.

What they are looking for

8 or more years managing electrical construction projects, ideally with time in the field as an electrician or foreman.
Comfortable in project software such as Procore, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam, and in reading plans, specifications and contracts.
A record of finishing projects on schedule and on budget, and a valid driver's license for site visits.

Pay

Pay: $150,000 to $190,000 a year. That is what this role pays in Illinois at the experience they are asking for. The employer did not publish a figure; the final number is set with them based on your experience.

Location

Chicago, IL.

How to apply

Text APPLY to (949) 414-9944 and mention reference EJ-4O-IL-078, or use the apply button on this page. A real person who knows the trade replies, confirms your experience and shares the employer's name and the details that are not on the public listing. Employer names stay private on the board so crews are not poached off a posting.