Senior Electrical Project Manager

Location

Minooka, Illinois

Salary

$175k/year - $185k/year

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Job Title: Project Manager – Electrical Construction

Location: Minooka, Illinois (travel to job sites as needed)

Compensation: $175k – $185k (Competitive base salary)

Project Types:

Electrical construction (commercial / institutional)
Healthcare and hospital facilities
Institutional construction (education, public, research)
GC / CM-led projects
Large, complex electrical jobs valued at $5MM+

Tiello is currently partnered with an established commercial electrical contractor with a strong portfolio of institutional and healthcare construction across the Chicagoland area. They deliver large, complex electrical projects exceeding $5MM, working alongside general contractors, construction managers, and owners from bid through closeout.

They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of electrical construction projects and help grow key customer accounts.

Role Summary

The Project Manager is accountable for the success of all aspects of electrical construction projects, from bidding and contract award through completion. This includes outlining and delegating tasks, building timelines, estimating and controlling costs, mitigating risk, and nurturing positive client relationships.

The PM collaborates across the organization – purchasing, accounting, engineering, and safety – as well as with field supervision, general contractors, construction managers, and inspectors.

Job Responsibilities

Manage overall project schedules, milestones, and deliverables from bid through completion
Track project financials, labor, and change orders; manage billing
Forecast materials and labor; oversee materials purchasing and deliveries
Estimate projects: perform material take-offs, review scope and final bid, finalize summary sheets
Visit job sites and conduct job meetings; collaborate with site superintendents and build trust with field staff
Coordinate subcontractors and communicate with GCs, construction managers, and inspectors
Maintain customer relationships, manage large accounts, and develop new business annually
Mentor less senior PMs and manage expectations of contributing office personnel
Take ownership of project financials and outcomes

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor`s degree in Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field – or progressive responsibility in field electrical construction
3–7+ years of project management experience, preferably in institutional construction
Minimum 2 years managing large, complex electrical construction projects exceeding $5MM (healthcare experience preferred)
Demonstrated experience estimating jobs and forecasting materials and labor throughout projects
Proven success meeting construction project KPIs
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Strong organization, time management, and ability to manage competing deadlines
Superior analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated leadership and influence; high energy and adaptable under pressure
Willingness to travel to job sites as needed

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Legal & EEO + Right to Work

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

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