Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for an opening in DeKalb, IL.
The Project Manager leads the execution of assigned electrical scope on large-scale construction projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Essential Duties:
- Lead all phases of assigned electrical scope from planning through closeout
- Manage day-to-day project operations including schedule, budget, safety, and quality
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, GCs, engineers, and subcontractors
- Collaborate with Superintendents to align field execution with project plans
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
- Prepare, submit, and negotiate change orders
- Coordinate with project controls, BIM, procurement, and field teams
- Identify risks, constraints, and long-lead challenges; implement mitigation strategies
- Oversee subcontractors, purchasing, and equipment procurement
- Lead project meetings, reporting, and team coordination efforts
- Ensure QA/QC standards, safety protocols, and code compliance are met
- Support team development, onboarding, and performance alignment
Qualifications:
- 5–10+ years of experience in electrical construction project management
- Experience delivering large-scale or mission-critical projects
- Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and change orders
- Experience leading project engineers, APMs, or support staff
- Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and project lifecycle
Candidates must possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments. This includes the ability to build relationships with clients and trade partners, solve problems proactively, drive accountability across teams, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and project performance.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- 5-10+ years of experience in electrical construction project management
- Experience delivering large-scale or mission-critical projects
- Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and change orders
- Experience leading project engineers, assistant project managers, or support staff
- Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and project lifecycle
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments
- Successful completion of a drug screen and reference check
What We Do
Tri City Group of Companies is a privately owned group of mortgage trusts and land development companies based in Canada. With over 60 years of experience, they employ a capital-preservation investment philosophy to provide alternative investment products with higher yields and custom lending solutions for residential and commercial borrowers, focusing on preserving and growing capital through private mortgage lending and real estate development.
