Senior Project Manager - Electrical

Position Overview

Are you an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with experience with electrical roadway projects? Helm is seeking a proactive individual who can engage customers, navigate projects from conceptualization to completion, and deliver exceptional results through innovative management techniques. This role will oversee projects for the Departments of Transportation, tollway authorities, municipalities, and other public-sector clients with a focus on traffic signals, street lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and related roadway electrical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing public infrastructure construction projects, coordinating field crews and subcontractors, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and serving as a point of contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and internal project teams

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This position is for our roadway electrical division which is responsible for the Power, Wiring, and Lighting scopes of work for multiple infrastructure clients such as Departments of Transportation, tollway authorities, municipalities, and other public-sector clients. This role is located in our Loves Park, IL office with potential field offices between Rockford and Chicago Suburb

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Key Responsibilit

• iesManage roadway electrical construction projects from award through final completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, execution, documentation, and closeo
• ut.Oversee projects involving traffic signal systems, street lighting, ITS infrastructure, fiber/communications, electrical service installations, foundations, conduit systems, cabling, controls, and related roadway electrical componen
• ts.Coordinate with DOTs, tollway authorities, municipalities, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project delive
• ry.Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, cost projections, and overall financial contro
• ls.Lead project meetings and provide clear, timely updates to clients, internal leadership, field teams, and other stakeholde
• rs.Support estimating and preconstruction efforts by reviewing bid documents, identifying scope gaps, assisting with pricing strategies, and providing constructability inp
• ut.Manage change order development, pricing, negotiation, documentation, and execution in collaboration with estimating, accounting, and field tea
• ms.Ensure project work complies with applicable plans, specifications, codes, safety requirements, agency standards, and company procedur
• es.Promote a strong safety culture and work closely with field leadership to ensure crews are properly planned, trained, equipped, and support
• ed.Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting notes, daily reports, cost records, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and closeout documen
• ts.Build and maintain positive working relationships with public-sector clients, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and project partne
• rs.Mentor assistant project managers, project engineers, coordinators, and field personnel as need
• ed.Apply basic design and code knowledge effective

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Requirem

• entsAccredited Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in leadership roles specific to Electrical Trade Work as a Project Manager OR 5 years of progressive trade experience, including an additional 5 years in construction leadership with a focus on Electrical Systems as a Project Man
• agerProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoi
• nt).Knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, Primave
• ra).Ability to coordinate multiple projects, priorities, stakeholders, and field teams in a fast-paced construction environ

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Salary & Ben

efitsSalary Range: $120,000-$140,000 annu

ally.Final determination of a successful candidate’s pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Helm provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual’s experience and qualifications combined with a benefits package to meet your n

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As a valued member of the Helm team, your benefits package will in

• clude:401K plan with matching contribu
• tions.Health, Vision, and Dental Insu
• rance.Paid Tim
• e Off.Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Accounts
• (FSA).Health Wellness Pro

grams.
Join Helm and become part of our supportive, family-like culture where hard work is recognized and rewarded. Your contributions will make a meaningful impact on our projects, ensuring every day you go home knowing you’ve played a vital role in our success. If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey, apply now to join our dedicated team a