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Project Manager

Jobot

Downers Grove, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electricity, Forecasting, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Project Execution, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Team Player, Telecommunications Industry
LOCATION
Downers Grove, IL
POSTED
Today
Project Manager with top-tier Power Utility Experience Needed!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Asante Kamtema
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Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

A 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 Details

Core 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


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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.

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About the Company

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Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com