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Aldridge Project Sponsor in Libertyville, Illinois
Project Sponsor
What we are looking for:
Aldridge is seeking a Traveling Project Sponsor to join our dynamic and energetic mission critical team. This role is an individual with accountability for the project delivery, acts as the representative of the organization and plays a vital leadership role through this pursuit and often to close out the project.
What you’ll do:
Perform essential project and divisional duties including:
Promoting our Incident and Injury Free (IIF) safety culture
Contributing to project planning
Acting as an escalation point for issues
Acting as a line of communication with team members, customer/clients and executives
Ensure that a team is in place with clearly defined roles during both pursuit and operations phase of project
Ensuring all members of the team(s) have clear lines of communication
Leading win strategies
Maintaining customer relationships
Who you are:
We are pursuing experienced professionals with the following qualifications:
15+ years of relevant work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Management
Rail experience required
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize and manage time
Who we are:
Aldridge, a family owned company, is one of the largest specialty contractors in the US, dealing in the power and transportation markets. We have built a reputation as a trusted source in the construction industry, with close to 70 years in business, 1,200 employees, and offices and job sites nationwide. Our continued success is attributed to our commitment to quality, attention to project planning, and dedication to an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
Aldridge’s mission is to build and strengthen America’s infrastructure, and that starts with building the strongest team. We have sustained significant growth and foresee that continuing for years to come. Our ability to execute difficult projects is made possible by engaging passionate, forward thinking, and innovative people.
What we are:
Welcome to Aldridge, where we are on a mission to shape a better future through our commitment to excellence, innovation, community, and safety. As a recognized leader in complex infrastructure projects, we have been building and strengthening America's infrastructure for over 70 years. Ranked among the top 20 electrical contractors in the United States, Aldridge has earned its distinguished reputation by upholding a commitment to being Incident and Injury Free.
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 1,500 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!
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 identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
