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Electrical Project Manager in Chicago

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Candor Electric is seeking a driven, self-assured, and enthusiastic emerging professional to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with clients to ensure that projects are designed, sourced, and executed in line with operational standards, meeting technical specifications and prioritizing customer satisfaction throughout the process.

Essential Duties

  • Plan, prepare and/or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
  • Oversee and provide guidance on projects to internal staff.
  • Review electrical drawings and specifications for lighting, power distribution, data/voice cabling, special systems, and fire alarm systems.
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to workers and clients.
  • Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities related to projects.
  • Manage jobsite construction and verify that construction is proceeding in accordance with design specs.
  • Manage and oversee safety, quality control, permitting and licensing, outage planning, scope change control, progress reporting, and closeout reporting.
  • Manage preparation of bid specifications, procurement of material and services, and contractor and vendor performance.
  • Update job cost reports including work progress, costs, and scheduling updates.
  • Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and develop lasting relationships.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and develop lasting relationships.
  • The responsibilities outlined are intended to provide a general overview, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; relevant field experience or similar background
  • 3+ years’ experience ()
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of staff, clients, and stakeholders
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to meet critical deadlines
  • Demonstrates self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team

Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms: Candor Electric, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Candor Electric, Inc. employee. Candor Electric, Inc. will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Candor Electric, Inc. and will be processed accordingly.

Electrical Project Manager in Chicago

Chicago, IL
Full time

Published on 05/03/2026

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