Project Manager

About the Company

The company is a nationally recognized electrical contractor with more than 40 years of operational excellence. They have built a strong reputation delivering complex projects across multiple sectors, including utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage.

About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple large-scale, utility solar projects throughout Central and Southern Illinois. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving project execution, mentoring and directing Project Managers, and ensuring the overall financial health and successful delivery of assigned projects.

The Senior Project Manager will act as a key representative of the company in client, owner, subcontractor, and stakeholder meetings, ensuring alignment with project goals, schedules, and budgets. This role is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, renewable energy construction environment and has a strong background in utility-scale solar.

Requirements

1. Experience:
1. 5+ years of experience managing utility-scale solar construction projects
2. Demonstrated success overseeing multiple large projects simultaneously
2. Industry Background:
1. Electrical contracting and renewable energy (utility-scale solar required)
3. Leadership:
1. Proven ability to lead and mentor Project Managers and project teams
2. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
4. Project Responsibilities:
1. Full P&L responsibility and financial oversight
2. Schedule management, risk mitigation, and performance reporting
3. Experience representing the contractor in executive-level and client-facing meetings
5. Location:
1. Projects primarily located in Central and Southern Illinois
2. Ability to travel to project sites as required

Benefits

1. Base Salary: $150,000 – $170,000 (commensurate with experience)
2. Health, dental, and vision insurance
3. Retirement plan with company contribution
4. Paid time off and holidays
5. Vehicle allowance and/or travel support (as applicable)
6. Long-term career growth with a stable, nationally respected contractor