Location(s)
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Aurora, Illinois
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Remote
Compensation
$140,000 - $160,000
Position Summary
Must have electric utility, renewable, or data center experience.
The Senior Project Manager leads complex commercial and industrial electrical construction projects, overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations. This role manages contracts, financial performance, project execution, and client relationships while supporting medium-voltage infrastructure projects from substations to building transformers.
Job Function
- Manage multiple complex construction projects and programs.
- Lead cross-functional engineering, construction, and contract resources.
- Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and safety performance.
- Manage contracts, change orders, and financial performance (P&L).
- Develop project strategies, estimates, proposals, and resource plans.
- Lead project managers and monitor execution through project closeout.
- Prepare forecasts, status reports, and performance reports.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Maintain customer communication and resolve project issues.
- Ensure compliance with project processes, procedures, and quality standards.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of project management or direct supervisory experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of management/supervisory experience or demonstrated success leading large, complex projects.
- Advanced technical degree, MBA, PMP certification, or PE license preferred.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.
- Proven problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
- Experience with planning, scheduling, risk management, and cost control.
- Knowledge of project management tools and reporting techniques.
- Demonstrated leadership ability in a high-performance environment.
- Ability to build consensus, engage stakeholders, and hold teams accountable.
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