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Project Manager

Tri-City Electric

DeKalb, ILFull-timeSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Location
DeKalb, IL
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Tri‑City Group is seeking a Project Manager in DeKalb, IL to lead the execution of electrical scopes on large‑scale construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met while coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsRisk IdentificationQA/QC StandardsSafety ProtocolsCode ComplianceTeam DevelopmentOnboardingPerformance AlignmentClient Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingAccountabilityElectrical Scope ManagementBIM CoordinationProcurement ManagementBudget ManagementChange Order ManagementSchedule Management

Qualifications

5–10+ Years Electrical Construction Project Management ExperienceExperience Delivering Large‑Scale or Mission‑Critical ProjectsProven Ability to Manage Budgets, Forecasts, and Change OrdersExperience Leading Project Engineers, APMs, or Support StaffStrong Understanding of Construction Processes, Contracts, and Project Lifecycle

Full job description

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for an opening in DeKalb, IL.

The Project Manager leads the execution of assigned electrical scope on large-scale construction projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Essential Duties:

  • Lead all phases of assigned electrical scope from planning through closeout

  • Manage day-to-day project operations including schedule, budget, safety, and quality

  • Serve as primary point of contact for clients, GCs, engineers, and subcontractors

  • Collaborate with Superintendents to align field execution with project plans

  • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls

  • Prepare, submit, and negotiate change orders

  • Coordinate with project controls, BIM, procurement, and field teams

  • Identify risks, constraints, and long-lead challenges; implement mitigation strategies

  • Oversee subcontractors, purchasing, and equipment procurement

  • Lead project meetings, reporting, and team coordination efforts

  • Ensure QA/QC standards, safety protocols, and code compliance are met

  • Support team development, onboarding, and performance alignment

Qualifications:

  • 5–10+ years of experience in electrical construction project management

  • Experience delivering large-scale or mission-critical projects

  • Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and change orders

  • Experience leading project engineers, APMs, or support staff

  • Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and project lifecycle

Candidates must possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments. This includes the ability to build relationships with clients and trade partners, solve problems proactively, drive accountability across teams, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and project performance.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Department

Tri-City Mission Critical

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

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