Project Manager

Tri-City Group

• $90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years in electrical construction project management
  • Experience with large-scale or mission-critical projects
  • Proven expertise in budget management and change order negotiation
  • Experience in leading project engineers or assistant project managers
  • Deep knowledge of construction processes and project lifecycle

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of electrical project scope from planning to closeout
  • Manage daily project operations, including schedule and budget oversight
  • Act as the main contact for clients, general contractors, and engineers
  • Collaborate with field Superintendents to ensure project alignment
  • Develop and oversee project budgets and cost controls
  • Prepare and negotiate change orders effectively
  • Identify risks and implement risk mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • Support for team development and onboarding
  • Emphasis on safety and quality standards
  • Involvement in high-stakes, large-scale construction projects
  • Collaborative work environment with various stakeholders
  • Focus on career advancement opportunities through leadership roles
Full Job Description
Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for an opening in DeKalb, IL.

The Project Manager leads the execution of assigned electrical scope on large-scale construction projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Essential Duties:
  • Lead all phases of assigned electrical scope from planning through closeout
  • Manage day-to-day project operations including schedule, budget, safety, and quality
  • Serve as primary point of contact for clients, GCs, engineers, and subcontractors
  • Collaborate with Superintendents to align field execution with project plans
  • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
  • Prepare, submit, and negotiate change orders
  • Coordinate with project controls, BIM, procurement, and field teams
  • Identify risks, constraints, and long-lead challenges; implement mitigation strategies
  • Oversee subcontractors, purchasing, and equipment procurement
  • Lead project meetings, reporting, and team coordination efforts
  • Ensure QA/QC standards, safety protocols, and code compliance are met
  • Support team development, onboarding, and performance alignment


Qualifications:
  • 5-10+ years of experience in electrical construction project management
  • Experience delivering large-scale or mission-critical projects
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and change orders
  • Experience leading project engineers, APMs, or support staff
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and project lifecycle


Candidates must possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments. This includes the ability to build relationships with clients and trade partners, solve problems proactively, drive accountability across teams, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and project performance.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check.

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