Power & Energy Infrastructure Project Manager

ARCO/Murray National Construction; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Company relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month sabbatical after five years +$

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technically complex power, battery energy storage, and utility infrastructure projects from design through completion in Downers Grove, IL or Chicago, IL. This role offers full profit and performance responsibility and strong growth potential.

Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of projects, coordinating with owners, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors, and ensuring safety, cost, and schedule

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field is required.
• 2-5 years of construction management and/or engineering design experience.
• Experience delivering power generation, battery energy storage, substations, transmission and distribution, or other utility infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience with design-build or EPC project delivery preferred.
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for the full life cycle of power, BESS, utility, and related infrastructure projects, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reporting, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate with owners, engineers, designers, utilities, equipment vendors, and trade partners to define scope and develop executable plans.
• Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and project controls; identify variances and take corrective action.
• Participate in proposal and estimate reviews with owners, including scope alignment and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Lead the buyout process and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate long-lead equipment, permitting, design deliverables, and field activities to protect milestones.
• Establish objectives, procedures, and performance standards; lead multidisciplinary teams through lifecycle stages.
• Conduct regular project and jobsite meetings; communicate with owners, leadership, design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage changes, risks, claims, and commercial issues with a proactive approach.
• Maintain focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Support commissioning, startup, energization, and turnover activities for electrical and utility systems.
• Organize and manage multiple activities under deadlines and drive each project to 100% completion.
• Mentor interns, co-ops, and less-experienced associates.
• Travel to project sites and spend time in the field as needed.

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technically complex power, battery energy storage, and utility infrastructure projects from design through completion in Downers Grove, IL or Chicago, IL. This role offers full profit and performance responsibility and strong growth potential.

Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of projects, coordinating with owners, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors, and ensuring safety, cost, and schedule