Program Manager, Energy Infrastructure & Field Construction

Gotion Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Illinois New Energy seeks a Program Manager, Construction & Energy Infrastructure to lead planning, execution and delivery of energy infrastructure projects including Pioneer Power Station BESS and future hub deployments, while managing on-site construction and contractor coordination.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on field management, requiring experience in multi-stakeholder projects, EPC awareness, and strong scheduling, budgeting, and safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in program or project management, with at least 2 years in construction management or owner's representative capacity.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder construction or energy infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with EPC contract structures, change order management, and contractor oversight.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under deadline pressure.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and standard MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program planning across energy infrastructure projects, from development through COD.
• Maintain integrated master schedules, track milestones, and flag risks to timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external partners.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget performance across concurrent projects; escalate issues as needed.
• Support preparation of executive updates and project status reports.

Skills

Program management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

Gotion Illinois New Energy seeks a Program Manager, Construction & Energy Infrastructure to lead planning, execution and delivery of energy infrastructure projects including Pioneer Power Station BESS and future hub deployments, while managing on-site construction and contractor coordination.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on field management, requiring experience in multi-stakeholder projects, EPC awareness, and strong scheduling, budgeting, and safety leadership.