Construction Project Manager (EV Charging)
About The Position
The Construction Project Manager manages assigned projects and coordinates the project team, client communications, and the project’s scope, cost, and schedule. This role supports a major client across several EV charging station installations. It is a work-from-home position based in Chicago, with 30–50% regional travel. The position oversees project planning and delivery, including project management plans and fee budgets or proposals, stakeholder communications, action plans, permitting, design management, cost coordination, and cost and revenue projections. The manager also identifies value-engineering opportunities and ensures that material substitutions are equivalent. The role requires collaboration, accountability, dependable and thorough work, and resourcefulness in managing projects within compressed timeframes. The position calls for a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of project management, engineering, or construction management experience; electrical project experience is highly preferred. Preferred certifications include CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, or LEED.
Requirements
- Experience managing construction of complex electrical or industrial projects.
- Ability to travel semi-locally a couple of days per week.
- Experience preparing Project Management Plans and fee or budget proposals.
- Experience developing and driving action plans.
- Ability to monitor project scope and recommend adjustments when necessary.
- Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections.
- Knowledge of permitting processes and ability to drive them to meet project timelines.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to deliver quality work, demonstrate accountability and dependability, and collaborate with team members and clients.
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in project management, engineering, or construction management.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical project experience.
- CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, or LEED certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of project schedule, scope, and cost.
- Identify value-engineering opportunities for savings and ensure material substitutions are equivalent.
- Communicate with and manage project stakeholders.
- Prepare the project management plan and fee budget or proposal at the outset of a project.
- Evaluate project documents and communicate the client’s goals and expectations to project team members.
- Develop and communicate action plans to guide the project team throughout the project, beginning with the initial Project Management Plan.
- Coordinate with the cost management group, as applicable, on cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
- Drive the permitting process by coordinating design team documents for submission to local, state, and federal agencies and ensuring permits progress efficiently.
- Ensure project design management follows the client’s project documents, including budget, scope, schedule, and design standards.
- Prepare cost and revenue projections.
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and clients, build relationships, and contribute to individual and team goals.
- Manage projects creatively and resourcefully within compressed timeframes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
