[Remote] Senior Project Manager (Substations)

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.ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a teamFoster customer relationshipsFacilitate project planning, delivery and executionDrive projects through the entire Aldridge Project LifecycleSAFETY – Drive the IIF safety cultureRegularly visit your job sites and lead by exampleEnsure a safety plan is developed and adhered toMENTORING AND COACHING – Lead and develop your teamDirect the activities of Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, train them in their roles and responsibilities and hold them accountableBe a resource to help new recruits learn and understand Aldridge business processesInfluence support staff and cross-divisional resourcesDevelop a successor and a succession plan for continued growth opportunity and back tierCUSTOMER FOCUS – Foster customer relationshipsBuild a strong partnership with the General Contractor and owner(s)Own a customer account; build a long-term relationship with the prospect of future workFoster a close working relationship with field leadership and engage them in Agile and other company processesPROJECT PLANNING – Facilitate project planningIdentify and document the roles and responsibilities of the management team on each projectEnsure there is a plan to meet all contractual requirementsMonitor PM functions and ensure that pre-job planning tasks are being completed prior to work startingShare your experience and lessons learned from similar projects with the project team. Ensure there is a plan to mitigate any concernsDevelop 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 LifecycleDeliver project-level solutions and deliver the contractEnsure that the company processes and tools are being utilized. Monitor Agile reporting and enact change when neededEnsure billings are up to date and rectify any underbilling or collection issuesEnsure that monthly project status reports are accurateSign-off on or create all change order requests to the CustomerElevate critical job issues to the Division Manager or Vice PresidentSkillsBachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management or other construction-related major. Equivalent construction or Union trade background is also considered10+ years of relevant work experienceKnowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural plans as they relate to schedules, cost and performanceProficient in estimating, scheduling, budgeting costs, field supervision, financial reporting and client relationshipsProficient in Google Suite, Primavera Project and Contract Management and BluebeamExperience leading a team and mentoring subordinatesExcellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship skills at all levels, including clients, owners, field and office personnelProblem solving and critical thinking skillsAbility to prioritize and manage time for yourself and othersWilling to travelBenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceWellness Incentive ProgramsShort and Long Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountsLife InsuranceLegal AssistanceIdentity ProtectionAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceCompany 401(k) Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Company OverviewAldridge 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 SponsorshipAldridge 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.