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Assistant Electrical Project Manager (Greater Chicago area)
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An Assistant Electrical Project Manager supports full project lifecycles for heavy commercial and light industrial electrical construction projects in the Greater Chicago area, partnering with the Project Manager on delivery, budgeting, scheduling, and client satisfaction.
About this role
About Dubak Electrical Group:
Dubak Electrical Group LLC is a leader in industrial electrical construction, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and innovative solutions nationwide.
Dubak Electrical Group LLC is growing and seeking an Assistant Electrical Project Manager to join our Greater Chicago area team. This role offers the opportunity to assist with managing diverse electrical construction projects across industries and various locations.
Role Overview:
As an Assistant Electrical Project Manager, you will assist in overseeing the full project lifecycle — from business development and estimating through execution and closeout. You will partner with the Project Manager for project delivery, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule goals are met while maintaining client satisfaction and safety standards.
The typical project values range from $250K to $4.5MM in the heavy commercial and light industrial sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Project Manager to manage electrical construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
- Assist with budgeting, scheduling, change management, and cost tracking
- Collaborate to oversee subcontractors, labor resources, and field supervision
- Coordinate multi-trade installation methods (electrical, mechanical, civil, structural)
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements
- Maintain strong client relationships and pursue new business opportunities
- Prepare and deliver technical documents, proposals, and presentations
- Help to provide value engineering analysis to optimize cost and efficiency
Qualifications:
- Electrical field experience with industrial/commercial electrical projects is preferred
- Knowledge in electrical systems + general knowledge of mechanical, civil, and structural work
- Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
- Ability to assist with management of multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
- Self-motivated with leadership and time management skills
- Willingness to travel if needed
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, disability, among other voluntary options
- Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Six (6) paid holidays
- Educational reimbursement program
- Career growth & advancement opportunities
- A positive work environment
Dubak Electrical Group, LLC and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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