Senior Project Manager (Transportation)

Aldridge Group•Des Plaines, IL

4d•$130,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic Transportation team for a project in Des Plaines, IL. This role will work collaboratively with the project team to ensure that a quality project is produced safely, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, substation technical expertise, and project management skills, ensuring compliance with contract documents, quality specifications, and project timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management or other construction-related major. Equivalent construction or Union trade background is also considered.
10+ years of relevant work experience
Knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural plans as they relate to schedules, cost and performance
Proficient in estimating, scheduling, budgeting costs, field supervision, financial reporting and client relationships
Proficient in Google Suite, Primavera Project and Contract Management and Bluebeam.
Effective leadership and team management abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines
Adaptable and willing to embrace new challenges
Ability to travel to job sites

Responsibilities

Champion a strong safety culture on assigned projects through proactive leadership and vigilance in identifying and addressing potential safety issues.
Provide ongoing mentorship and training to direct reports.
Host regular performance conversations to set goals, provide feedback, and support the development of direct reports.
Using Aldridge’s standard processes and guidelines, manage all facets of assigned projects or assigned project scopes including safety, planning, scheduling, financials, and project execution.
Monitor project health using Aldridge's project management tools.
Enact change when required.
Manage projects in accordance with Aldridge’s contract with the customer.
Identify and document the roles and responsibilities of the management team on assigned projects.
Verify team members are focused on the correct tasks while executing your vision of the project.
Own the financial tracking and reporting of assigned projects or assigned project scopes.
Develop and monitor a cash flow plan to ensure a positive cash position on all projects.
Proactively manage subcontractors and vendors, including safety, work planning, scheduling, and payments.
Act as a point of contact for communication with the customer on the project.
Timely address customer concerns while protecting Aldridge.
Ensure there is a plan to meet all contractual requirements for assigned projects
Cultivate strong working relationships and promote effective teamwork amongst Aldridge and our partners.
Regularly visit the project site to aid in planning, progress monitoring, and internal/external relationship development.
Maintain accurate, current, and complete records for all assigned projects.