Utility Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

About Us
For over 60 years, M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, has built-long standing working relationships and an industry-wide reputation as the single source solution to our customer's electrical utility construction and maintenance needs.
MJE values integrity, is inspired by our work, and is invested in delivering quality projects for our customers. Our culture is a product of our core values and operating principles which unite our personnel. Their professional competence and intelligent innovation result in outstanding customer satisfaction. We stand by everything we do.
We are committed to investing in our employees and their growth through training, tools, equipment, industry-leading safety measures, advancement opportunities and more. At M. J. Electric, you aren't just applying for job, you are building a career.
About this Role - Substation Project Manager
We are looking for a talented Project Manager who has a passion for quality construction. This position leads the supervision, directing and coordinating of the construction and associated project management of electric utility construction projects.
What You'll Do
- Lead the day-to-day oversight, management and administration of the company's safety management system
- Work with the project team to oversee construction activity to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule
- Interface with owner/client, and on-site construction crews as required to ensure project safety, quality, project schedule and other milestones are met
- Learn and apply MJE Project Management standards and best practices to all aspects of work
- Track, report and manage the work via the MJE Project Controls Reporting System (PCRS)
- Prepare electrical utility construction proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offs
- Expected to forecast and report on project profitability while managing project budget
- Coordinate all aspects of job set up to incorporate MJE standards regarding safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, billing, etc.
- Work with the project team to plan and evaluate performance adjustments needed to stay within budget and on schedule for project completion
- Interface with client/owner representative, IBEW union members and subcontractors
- Continuously exercise leadership capabilities in managing field employees and utility construction work while following company and contract requirements
- Provide correspondence and present project expectations and status to field employees and clients in a group setting
- Work with purchasing on material orders and required submittals
- Provide weekly updates on project to senior management as needed
- Quote change orders from drawing changes, RFI's and customer requests and process accordingly.
- Work with field leadership to ensure the project has adequate resources to maintain schedule, budget and exceed safety expectations
- Monitor and approve weekly payroll, equipment and tool reporting
- Manage and oversee all subcontractors
- Review all job costs invoices and transactions to facilitate timely billing
What You'll Bring
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs
- Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership capabilities in a management role
- Ability to present to groups of 20-40 individuals
- Knowledge of utility construction practices
- Experience managing project financials
- Extensive computer skills including familiarity with Access, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong managerial/leadership skills
- Ability to provide oversight to numerous projects throughout a large geographic area
- BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related experience in the utility construction industry
- Experience with union jurisdiction and labor agreements
- Electrical utility construction (distribution, substation, transmission line) expertise is preferred
What You'll Get
- 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
- Paid Holidays and PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Lifelock Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Discounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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