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[Remote] Senior Project Manager (Substations)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aldridge Electric is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Mission Critical team for a substation project. The role involves leading a team, fostering customer relationships, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team
  • Foster customer relationships
  • Facilitate project planning, delivery and execution
  • Drive projects through the entire Aldridge Project Lifecycle
  • SAFETY – Drive the IIF safety culture
  • Regularly visit your job sites and lead by example
  • Ensure a safety plan is developed and adhered to
  • MENTORING AND COACHING – Lead and develop your team
  • Direct the activities of Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, train them in their roles and responsibilities and hold them accountable
  • Be a resource to help new recruits learn and understand Aldridge business processes
  • Influence support staff and cross-divisional resources
  • Develop a successor and a succession plan for continued growth opportunity and back tier
  • CUSTOMER FOCUS – Foster customer relationships
  • Build a strong partnership with the General Contractor and owner(s)
  • Own a customer account; build a long-term relationship with the prospect of future work
  • Foster a close working relationship with field leadership and engage them in Agile and other company processes
  • PROJECT PLANNING – Facilitate project planning
  • Identify and document the roles and responsibilities of the management team on each project
  • Ensure there is a plan to meet all contractual requirements
  • Monitor PM functions and ensure that pre-job planning tasks are being completed prior to work starting
  • Share your experience and lessons learned from similar projects with the project team. Ensure there is a plan to mitigate any concerns
  • Develop and execute a strong financial plan for your projects (accurate project financials, status presentation, positive cash flow, cash collections)
  • PROJECT EXECUTION – Drive a project through the entire Aldridge Project Lifecycle
  • Deliver project-level solutions and deliver the contract
  • Ensure that the company processes and tools are being utilized. Monitor Agile reporting and enact change when needed
  • Ensure billings are up to date and rectify any underbilling or collection issues
  • Ensure that monthly project status reports are accurate
  • Sign-off on or create all change order requests to the Customer
  • Elevate critical job issues to the Division Manager or Vice President

Skills

  • 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
  • Experience leading a team and mentoring subordinates
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship skills at all levels, including clients, owners, field and office personnel
  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time for yourself and others
  • Willing to travel

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Incentive Programs
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Legal Assistance
  • Identity Protection
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Overview

  • Aldridge Electric, Inc. offers electrical contracting services. It was founded in 1932, and is headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.aldridgegroup.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Aldridge Electric has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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