Project Manager - Transportation Systems
About The Position
William Charles Electric, a MasTec Company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of electrical infrastructure projects within transportation systems throughout Illinois. Projects include street lighting, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), substations, distribution systems, and Port of Entry upgrades. This is an onsite position based in Rockford, Illinois, with relocation assistance available. The position is eligible for a company vehicle or allowance and an annual incentive program. The Project Manager oversees project delivery, financial monitoring, scheduling, procurement, documentation, safety coordination, and project closeout. The role works with project superintendents, safety partners, subcontractors, vendors, project teams, business leaders, and management. William Charles Construction is part of MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure, whose work spans renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building construction. Sustainability and safety are foundational to the company culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; a combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 2 years of industry experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously as a Project Manager for electrical transportation work.
- Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety and take responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles.
- Experience with project management systems such as Procore, Build2Win, MS Project and/or P6, and HCSS.
- Ability to read and understand contracts.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft applications and time-reporting systems.
- Functional knowledge of job cost accounting.
- Thorough understanding of CPM scheduling.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Procore, Build2Win, and/or P6.
Responsibilities
- Partner with safety to ensure safety programs are established and executed.
- Monitor and report project finances, including costs, cost and revenue projections, change order logs, under/over billing reports, invoicing, and review and approval of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
- Work with project superintendents to identify equipment types, personnel skill sets, means, methods, and schedules.
- Manage and update receiving and yield reports.
- Maintain cost accounting, schedule impacts, authorized change order logs, and communication logs.
- Submit quarterly cost-to-complete projections.
- Report and compile weekly quantities in ViewPoint.
- Keep change order logs up to date.
- Coordinate equipment acquisitions.
- Track subcontractor committed costs.
- Review estimates to understand project strategies, risks, and opportunities.
- Conduct pre-construction planning with the project team.
- Review and procure required permits or licenses.
- Review subcontractor scopes and schedules.
- Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and work plans.
- Manage project closeout, including final documentation, invoicing, and retainage release.
- Build relationships in local marketplaces.
- Interact with the project team, business leaders, and management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Annual incentive program
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes management
- Telehealth coverage
- Prescription drug plan
- Pet insurance
- Weight management drug discount
- Discounted national gym membership network
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Accident coverage
- Critical illness coverage
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
