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Project Manager

JobotDowners Grove, IL

$120,000 - $160,000 / year

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Overview

Compensation
$120,000-$160,000/year

Job Description

Project Manager with top-tier Power Utility Experience Needed!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Asante KamtemaAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client is a long-standing infrastructure contractor with over a century of experience delivering complex construction solutions across power, utility, transportation, and telecommunications sectors. This company has built a reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges and delivering safe, high-quality work for both public and private clients.With deep expertise in electrical infrastructure, underground utilities, and heavy civil construction, this company self-performs critical scopes of work—ensuring greater control over safety, quality, and project execution. Their power and utility division specializes in substation construction, underground electrical systems, and storm restoration, supporting essential infrastructure across major markets.Why join us?This company offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that directly impact communities and power systems. Employees benefit from a culture rooted in safety, quality, and continuous problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and leadership development at all levels.
  • Work on high-impact power and utility projects including substations, duct banks, and electrical distribution systems
  • Strong emphasis on internal growth with clear pathways from field to leadership roles
  • Stable, established organization with a long track record of success and repeat clients
  • Commitment to safety, training, and quality execution across all projects
  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented environment with hands-on leadership
Job DetailsCore Responsibilities:
  • Manage full lifecycle of power utility construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Oversee substation, underground electrical, and distribution infrastructure projects
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
  • Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and utility clients to ensure successful delivery
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality control, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead project meetings, reporting, and client communication
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of project management experience in power utility or heavy civil construction
  • Strong experience with substations, electrical infrastructure, duct banks, or underground utilities
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple stakeholders
  • Knowledge of utility standards, permitting, and safety regulations
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera, MS Project)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
Preferred:
  • Experience working with utility providers or public infrastructure clients
  • Background in self-perform construction environments
  • OSHA certification or equivalent safety training
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

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