Construction Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution

Job overview

The Construction Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution role is onsite in Chicago, IL; the posting notes the role may be assigned to a project site based on project requirements. Compensation is not specified. The position supports engineering, procurement, and construction projects from pre-construction through completion and warranty periods. The project manager oversees day-to-day construction execution and coordinates safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams. The role helps deliver projects in line with client, contractual, and performance requirements.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities
• plan schedules, estimates, costs, and project objectives
• manage client relationships, contracts, subcontractors, and change orders
• implement project execution, quality, safety, staffing, and procurement plans
• coordinate permits, bids, engineering deliverables, reporting, invoicing, commissioning, audits, documentation, closeout, and warranty administration
• manage staffing, labor, equipment, and project metrics
• mentor project personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

construction project manager

transmission & distribution

chicago il

onsite

epc projects

construction management

project planning

scheduling

cost control

safety and quality

contracts

subcontractor management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction, construction management, engineering, or related field and 10+ years of relevant transmission and distribution project management experience; applicable experience may substitute for the degree.

About the employer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.