Senior Project Manager

Location(s)

• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Aurora, Illinois
• St. Louis, Missouri
• Remote

Compensation

$140,000 - $160,000

Position Summary

Must have electric utility, renewable, or data center experience.

The Senior Project Manager leads complex commercial and industrial electrical construction projects, overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations. This role manages contracts, financial performance, project execution, and client relationships while supporting medium-voltage infrastructure projects from substations to building transformers.

Job Function

• Manage multiple complex construction projects and programs.
• Lead cross-functional engineering, construction, and contract resources.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and safety performance.
• Manage contracts, change orders, and financial performance (P&L).
• Develop project strategies, estimates, proposals, and resource plans.
• Lead project managers and monitor execution through project closeout.
• Prepare forecasts, status reports, and performance reports.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Maintain customer communication and resolve project issues.
• Ensure compliance with project processes, procedures, and quality standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management or direct supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management/supervisory experience or demonstrated success leading large, complex projects.
• Advanced technical degree, MBA, PMP certification, or PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.
• Proven problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, risk management, and cost control.
• Knowledge of project management tools and reporting techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a high-performance environment.
• Ability to build consensus, engage stakeholders, and hold teams accountable.

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