Senior Project Manager

Since 1906 John Burns Construction Company has designed built and maintained the infrastructure that connects peopleunderground utilities electrical systems telecom traffic signals and general contracting. Safety is our first priority and problem-solving is how we win. As Senior Project Manager you will own delivery of complex work keep owners and field crews aligned and develop the next generation of leaders. There is no ceiling on how far your results can take you here.

• Deliver assigned projects on schedule and within budget: invoice 100% of completed work on time report real-time cost vs. budget and forecast accurately.
• Drive submittals documentation and current plans/specs so the field always works from the latest information and nothing falls through the cracks.
• Build collaborative relationships with customers resident engineers foremen suppliers and subcontractors; resolve issues with urgency and integrity.
• Own baseline through daily schedules track labor units measure progress and implement corrective action before delays compound.
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses before pre-construction keep sites safe and legal to excavate and model JBCCs non-negotiable safety standard.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers Project Engineers and PM candidates; actively identify and develop talent so the bench grows stronger.

Based in Westmont (primarily office with regular field presence). You report to a Senior PM or Program Manager and may supervise APMs PEs subcontractors and suppliers. You will use P6 HCSS Excel and our new ERP supported by full-time safety directors and QAQC standards. Team-based culture that rewards collaboration process improvement and leadership at every level.

• 5 years managing electrical infrastructure utility or general contracting work (ComEd or comparable owner experience strongly preferred).
• Ability to read prints produce accurate take-offs source labor units and keep the team on the latest documents.
• Proven financial control: real-time cost tracking forecasting and on-time invoicing.
• Proficiency with MS Office P6 and HCSS; comfort leading multiple concurrent projects.
• Track record of collaborative owner/field relationships and mentoring junior project staff.

• No artificial ceiling: field or office support or leadershipyour results determine how far you go.
• Varied growing portfolio across GC underground telecom and electrical infrastructure with public and private owners.
• Investment in people: professional development mentorship profit sharing 401(k) contribution medical/dental/vision and community involvement.
• New ERP plus dedicated safety and quality resources so you can focus on delivery not fighting systems.

Email your resume to Come solve hard problems with a 118-year-old builder that still puts people and safety first.