Project manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

Ensure compliance with company safety programs and lead safety performance across project teams and subcontractors. Oversee daily construction operations and manage the successful execution of one or multiple projects. Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and risk management activities. Build and maintain client relationships, including handling proposals, contracts, and change orders. Implement and manage key sections of the Project Execution Plan, including staffing, procurement, and quality assurance. Direct RFP and bidding processes, subcontractor selection, and contract administration including RFIs, submittals, and change management. Monitor project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and earned value metrics. Coordinate with engineering and commissioning teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and startup activities. Mentor and train project staff, craft supervision, and interns while managing labor, staffing, and equipment resources. Oversee project closeout processes including documentation, warranty administration, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company safety programs and lead safety performance across project teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee daily construction operations and manage the successful execution of one or multiple projects.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and risk management activities.
• Build and maintain client relationships, including handling proposals, contracts, and change orders.
• Implement and manage key sections of the Project Execution Plan, including staffing, procurement, and quality assurance.
• Direct RFP and bidding processes, subcontractor selection, and contract administration including RFIs, submittals, and change management.
• Monitor project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and earned value metrics.
• Coordinate with engineering and commissioning teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and startup activities.
• Mentor and train project staff, craft supervision, and interns while managing labor, staffing, and equipment resources.
• Oversee project closeout processes including documentation, warranty administration, and stakeholder communication.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Project management
• Utilities engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Experience with project management software
• Document control
• Cost control
• Budgeting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years relevant project management experience in the construction/utilities industry
• Experience supporting or working for an IOU, preferably Exelon
• Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in industries such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water
  
  

Work Environment

The candidate has the option to work the majority of the time out of the suburban Downers Grove Office or Downtown Chicago Office. The office environment is dynamic and collaborative, with a culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. The workplace consists of 3 floors with plans to add a 4th, located conveniently about 1 block away from Willis Tower. Employees are expected to be in the office 5 days a week, with occasional travel accounting for 5% of the time.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $66.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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 fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

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