Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (EPC)What we are looking for: Aldridge is seeking an EPC Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role will work collaboratively within an EPC project team delivering high voltage substations, switchyards, and transmission lines to clients throughout the Midwest What you’ll do: Lead and develop a team consisting of Field Engineers, Project Managers, and Lead Engineers.Partner with Substation design firms to perform the detailed design.Negotiate and purchase major equipment from a variety of OEMs.Foster customer relationships.Facilitate project planning, delivery, and execution.Drive projects through the entire Aldridge Project Lifecycle. SAFETY – Drive the IIF safety culture. Regularly visit your job sites and lead by example.Ensure a safety plan is developed and adhered to. MENTORING AND COACHING – Lead and develop your team. Direct the activities of Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, train them in their roles and responsibilities and hold them accountable.Be a resource to help new recruits learn and understand Aldridge business processes.Influence support staff and cross-divisional resources.Develop successors and a succession plan for continued growth opportunity. CUSTOMER FOCUS – Foster customer relationships. Build a strong partnerships with renewable plant EPCs, developers, and utilities.Own a customer account; build a long-term relationship with the prospect of future work.Foster a close working relationship with field leadership and engage them in Agile and other company processes. PROJECT PLANNING – Facilitate project planning. Identify and document the roles and responsibilities of the management team on each project.Ensure there is a plan to meet all contractual requirements.Monitor PM functions and ensure that pre-job planning tasks are being completed prior to work starting.Share your experience and lessons learned from similar projects with the project team.Ensure there is a plan to mitigate any concerns.Develop 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 Lifecycle. Deliver project-level solutions and deliver the contract.Ensure that the company processes and tools are being utilized. Monitor Agile reporting and enact change when needed.Ensure billings are up to date and rectify any underbilling or collection issues.Ensure that monthly project status reports are accurate.Sign-off on or create all change order requests to the Customer.Elevate critical job issues to the Division Manager or Vice President. Who you are: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management or other construction-related major. Equivalent construction background is also consideredKnowledge and understanding of the entire project life cycle of a substation design and construction project. Including electrical, civil, and structural engineering, power system studies, and control systems10+ years of relevant work experience in a design-build environmentKnowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural plans as they relate to schedules, cost, and performanceHigh-voltage construction experience preferredUnderstanding project forecasting and identifying potential scheduling conflicts and resolutionsProficient in estimating, scheduling, budgeting costs, field supervision, financial reporting, and client relationshipsProficient in Google Suite, Procore, Excel, 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 others Who we are: At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution. Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family. Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today  What we offer: The annual base pay for this role is between $130,000 - $190,000. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including: location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following: Health 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) This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.