Senior Project Manager (Electrical Construction)
Posted on April 03, 2026 (about 2 months ago)
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Senior Project Manager
Taylor Electric Company is a full service electrical contractor performing residential, commercial, industrial, and maintenance work throughout the Chicago Metro area since 1922. You can learn more at http://www.taylorelectricco.com/
Job Summary:
The Senior Project Manager will lead electrical construction projects from pre-planning through closeout, ensuring high quality results, customer satisfaction, and strong financial performance. This role also includes mentoring and developing project management staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the estimator after the bid is won to manage the project to completion.
- Plan labor hours, purchasing, pre-fabrication and schedule of work to communicate this to foreman and electricians for the project.
- Estimate and process change orders.
- Communicate with purchasing and subcontractors to secure schedule, scope and price.
- Assist in Electrical Engineering/Engineering Consultation.
- Maintain up-to-date change order, subcontractor, RFI and contingency logs.
- Work with Superintendent to ensure labor plan is being carried out.
- Create MEP schedules and manpower charts on all projects.
- Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
5+ years minimum experience with residential, commercial, institutional and industrial electrical construction required.
- Proven track record of managing and overseeing electrical construction projects between $5K to $10 million.
- Experience in monitoring labor performance to identify and track labor productivity.
- Knowledge in generating construction schedules and updating same.
- Knowledge in reading plans and specifications.
- Ability to order, track and expedite for timely delivery of MEP and specialty items required for the project.
- Knowledge and experience in managing multi-disciplined projects, a plus.
- Knowledge and experience in design-build, a plus.
Skills & Benefits
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; great attention to detail; works well in a team and independently. Preferred knowledge of Procore and Accubid estimating software, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Agile Construction / lean construction (a plus), and working CAD and/or BIM experience.
Taylor Electric offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid health insurance, retirement plan (401k), profit sharing, bonuses, paid vacations, sick leave and paid holidays. Taylor Electric Company is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
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Contact
If you have questions, call Taylor Electric Company at 773-346-5658.