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Accel 7 JV

Project Manager - Construction

Cicero, IL · On-site

$105K - $150K/yr

Minimum of 7 years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry. * Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction contracts as a Project Manager ...

Accel 7 JV

Project Manager - Construction

Chicago, IL

$105K - $150K/yr

Minimum of 7 years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry. * Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction contracts as a Project Manager ...

Accel 7 JV

Project Manager - Construction

Oak Park, IL

$105K - $150K/yr

Minimum of 7 years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry. * Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction contracts as a Project Manager ...

Accel 7 JV

Project Manager - Construction

Berwyn, IL

$105K - $150K/yr

Minimum of 7 years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry. * Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction contracts as a Project Manager ...

MLCO Construction

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Construction Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

MLCO Construction Construction Project Manager Location: Primary office location is Chicago, Illinois, with travel to project sites as needed. Travel approximately 25%, generally consisting of short ...

Midwest Construction Partners

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Construction Project Manager

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

The construction project manager responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all the areas of project management, including, but not limited to, Estimating, Project Planning, Subcontractor ...

JGM

Construction Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Experience as a project/construction manager on transit, rail, or airport design-build projects (capital construction cost ≥ $100 million). * Professional engineering, architecture licensing, or ...

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What is a graduate project construction manager?

A Graduate Project Construction Manager is an entry-level professional who assists in overseeing construction projects from planning to completion. They work under the guidance of senior managers to coordinate schedules, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Their responsibilities often include site supervision, contractor coordination, and progress reporting. This role helps develop project management skills and industry knowledge, preparing individuals for senior positions in construction management.

What does a graduate project construction manager do?

A typical day for a Graduate Project Construction Manager involves attending on-site meetings, monitoring construction progress, and coordinating with contractors and suppliers to ensure project milestones are met. You'll often review project documentation, track timelines and budgets, and address any on-site issues as they arise. Team collaboration is key, as you’ll work closely with engineers, architects, and site workers while reporting to senior project managers. This hands-on environment offers valuable learning opportunities and a chance to quickly build practical experience in all phases of construction management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate project construction manager?

To thrive as a Graduate Project Construction Manager, you need a degree in construction management or a related field, strong organizational skills, and foundational knowledge of project planning and safety regulations. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), understanding of building codes, and basic health and safety certifications are typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you efficiently coordinate with subcontractors and address project challenges. These competencies ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.

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Senior Project Construction Manager (Utility or Energy)

ComEd

Oakbrook Terrace, IL • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Who We Are
We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.
Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.
We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
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Primary Purpose
Manage (indirect) Distribution and Transmission & Substation professionals who manage the construction of centrally managed projects. Management of construction process to effectively meet scope of work, schedule of work and budget dollars. Implement Standards of Practice for Construction and Program Management and monitor quality of construction. Maintain an environment that promotes safety, diversity, and high productivity taking corrective actions as required.
Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties
  • Responsible for project Construction, ensuring all work is performed to standard, within budget, on schedule, and by assessing risk to minimize adverse conditions affecting projects including challenging man-hour estimates and participating in job walk downs. Serve as a liaison with property owners and customers impacted by construction activities, fostering clear communication and strong relationships. Address customer concerns promptly to maintain positive connections with all EU stakeholders.
  • Manage the tasks being performed by internal and external construction resources to maximize productivity, safety, quality, diversity, and cost savings. Monitor performance and evaluate capabilities.
  • Participate in detailed peer review of engineering design drawings to proactively resolve constructability issues, engineering design, field barriers and delays to adherence schedules.
  • Act as primary communicator between Project Management and work groups essential for executing project schedule, control project scope, manage dollars, clearance orders and onsite materials management. Lead job site walk downs, meetings with engineering, construction and contract management personnel.
  • Monitor project safety and perform weekly safety observations, verify job briefings and safety tailgates. Assist on Root Cause Investigations (RCI), Apparent Case Evaluations (ACE) or operating incident reviews as requested. Review contractor quality assurance and verify compliance through audits, inspections or surveillances. Participate in Condition Reports (CRs) immediately following any incidents on the project, ensuring comprehensive documentation, thorough investigation, and analysis of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additionally, coach the Construction Management (CM) Staff Augmentation members to help facilitate task completion, safety, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in project delivery.
  • Complete all required Training. Participate in Staff and Project Meetings and provide updates/notes in UPPM.
  • Engage with external and internal stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and address any challenges encountered. Lead safety briefings and stakeholder site visits to projects, effectively communicating work processes and ensuring all participants understand established protocols and procedures.

Job Scope
  • Manage project construction spend for projects across several construction categories impacting Transmission and Distribution facilities. Individual contributor position that interacts routinely with internal and external contacts to manage the construction process to effectively meet scope of work, schedule of work and budget dollars for large and small projects, implement Standards of Practice for Construction and Program Management, and monitor quality of construction.
  • Internal and external contacts include Senior management, managers, employees, and customers.
  • Electrical Utility experience, Transmission & Substation experience, Distribution (12kV to 34kV) experience.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4-7 years of Transmission and/or Distribution construction experience OR high school diploma and 6-9 years' experience of related Transmission and/or Distribution construction.
  • Knowledge of Project Management concepts or principles
  • Strong knowledge of the company's and OSHA safety guidelines and regulations
  • Project Management experience.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven analytical experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster culture change.
  • Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value.
  • Certifications required within first year include Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) Osha 30

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with large dollar project construction and maintenance.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Electrical Utility Experience Transmission & Substation experience Distribution (12kV to 34kV) experience.
  • Project regional preference: Western & Northern Regions.
  • Knowledge of PASSPORT

Benefits
  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $90,400.00/Yr. - $124,300.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

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ComEd began as the Western Edison Light Company, one of several companies owned by inventor and researcher Thomas Edison. In July 1892, another Edison employee moved to Chicago to run Edison's local company, Chicago Edison. Sam Insull had a sharp business mind and eagerly increased his knowledge of electricity. Through improved marketing and increased demand for electric lighting, Commonwealth Edison was born in September 1907. ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation, a Fortune 100 energy company with approximately 10 million electricity and natural gas customers. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. ComEd's service territory borders Iroquois County to the south (roughly Interstate 80), the Wisconsin border to the north, the Iowa border to the west and the Indiana border to the east.

Industry

Utilities

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1907

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