#23511 Senior Project Manager-w2 only

nTech Workforce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit

Job summary

nTech Workforce is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transmission and substation upgrade initiatives, oversee contract management, and guide complex projects from initiation to close. The role demands strong technical know-how in the utility/construction sector, with experience in budgeting, scheduling, and vendor evaluations.

Onsite in OakBrook Terrace, IL, with hybrid days. The ideal candidate has PMP/CAPM, 5–10 years of PM experience, and proficiency in Primavera, MS Office, PowerBI,

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project management experience.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Utility Transmission & Substation experience.
• Proficiency in Primavera software.
• Strong technical background in utility/construction sectors.
• Proven contract management skills.
• Full life-cycle project experience.
• Experience with vendor bid evaluations, budgeting and scheduling.
• Substation knowledge and MS Office expertise.
• Familiar with P6, PowerBI and Unifier.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transmission and Substation upgrade projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee contract management and project deliverables.
• Navigate challenges in utility/construction environments.
• Coordinate with project team to meet objectives.
• Maintain schedules and technical documentation with industry software.
• Develop project plans: scope, timelines, milestones, resources.
• Lead project meetings and drive progress.
• Manage project budgets and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and senior management.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Skills

PMP/CAPM

Project leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Vendor bid evaluations

Full life-cycle

Substation knowledge

Electrical utility experience

MS Office

Strong communication

Tools

Primavera P6

PowerBI

Unifier

MS Project

Job description

nTech Workforce has an immediate #23511 Senior Project Manager

Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract, 12 months
• This position is onsite in OakBrook Terrace, IL
• Shift Schedule: 08:00 AM-04:30 PM (Hybrid Schedule on specific days)

Overview

Our client is seeking 2 Senior Project Manager to support transmission & substation upgrades including large voltage equipment switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers. Responsible for leading and managing projects from initiation to completion. They will oversee all aspects of a project, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. This is a financial heavy role.

The Senior Project Manager will lead critical infrastructure projects, specifically focusing on Transmission and Substation upgrades. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team to oversee complex technical requirements and contract management within the utility sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Transmission and Substation upgrade projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee contract management duties to ensure all project agreements and deliverables are met.
• Utilize technical expertise to navigate project challenges within a utility and construction environment.
• Collaborate effectively with a project team to meet organizational objectives.
• Maintain project schedules and technical documentation using industry-standard software
• Developing project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Leading project teams and coordinating activities to ensure that project goals are met.
• Monitoring project progress and identifying and addressing issues or risks.
• Communicating with stakeholders and senior management to provide updates on project status.
• Managing project budgets and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget.
• Ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders and external partners.
• Leading project meetings and facilitating discussions to drive project progress.
• Managing project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and reports.
• Supporting the development and implementation of project management best practices and processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of project management experience.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Utility Transmission & Substation exp
• Proficiency in Primavera software.
• Strong technical background with specific experience in the utility or construction industries.
• Proven contract management skills
• Full life-cycle management experience.
• Utility, infrastructure, or construction type experience.
• Experience with vendor bid evaluations, financial forecasting, managing a budget, reviewing plans, planning, scheduling, communicating, updating records and databases.
• Substation knowledge
• Proficient with MS Office, P6, Microsoft project, PowerBI, and Unifier.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• High intelligence, energy, and integrity.

Benefits Information

• Medical Insurance; Vision Insurance; Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Discretionary Match Offered)
• Ancillary Coverage (Life, AD\&D, Short Term / Long Term Disability)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
• Note: As a contingent worker with nTech, you'll be paid for all approved hours worked; paid time off and paid holidays are not provided.
• nTech is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment drug and background screenings. Only candidates who meet all of the above client requirements will be contacted by a recruiter.