Project Management Manager - Utility Infrastructure/Capital Projects

ENGIE North America Inc.; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Domestic travel up to 20%

Company vehicle may be used

Job summary

ENGIE North America on the University of Iowa campus is seeking a Project Management Manager for the LEI Capital Projects team to lead utility capital projects, guiding the lifecycle from development to operations while ensuring safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across campus infrastructure.

You will manage a team of five to eight PMs, collaborate with university stakeholders, and drive delivery to schedule, budget, and quality standards, while advancing ENGIE's sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary project delivery team and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee capital projects from development to post-construction, including design, procurement, and commissioning.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks, and project controls to ensure safe, timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, university stakeholders, and external teams to meet project objectives and reliability.
• Support vendor qualification, contract negotiations, and stakeholder alignment with Legal/Finance/Procurement.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget & scheduling

Communication

Mentoring

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Can Expect

At ENGIE, we believe the energy transition starts with people who dare to lead meaningful change. As a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, we deliver low-carbon energy and services that power communities every day. In this role, you sit at the heart of that mission, leading the infrastructure that keeps a major university campus running reliably and sustainably.

What You Can Expect

At ENGIE, we believe the energy transition starts with people who dare to lead meaningful change. As a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, we deliver low-carbon energy and services that power communities every day. In this role, you sit at the heart of that mission, leading the infrastructure that keeps a major university campus running reliably and sustainably. As the Project Management Manager for the LEI Capital Projects team at ENGIE North America on the University of Iowa campus, you will lead utility capital projects that support the lifecycle, renovation, expansion, and reliability of critical campus utility infrastructure. Your work will directly support the delivery of safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions across the University of Iowa's main campus and nearby satellite facilities. In this role, you will oversee capital projects from early development through post-construction, including engineering design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and transition to operations. You will also LEAD and develop a team of approximately five to eight Project Managers, partnering closely with university stakeholders, Operations, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with ENGIE's quality, environmental, and operational standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary project delivery team, fostering accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and strong project performance across capital projects
• Oversee capital project execution from early development through post-construction, including scope development, engineering coordination, design review, contract administration, procurement, construction management, commissioning, closeout, and transition to operations
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and project controls to support safe, timely, cost-effective delivery while maintaining compliance with health, safety, environmental, and public relations standards
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, university stakeholders, external consultants, and cross-functional teams to establish project objectives, align priorities, and support the long-term reliability and sustainability of campus utility infrastructure
• Support vendor qualification, contract negotiations, fiduciary compliance, and stakeholder alignment in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and other business partners
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready project documentation, including project reports, closeout records, and lessons learned to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Drive innovation, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement by adapting to changing project conditions, identifying opportunities, and advancing infrastructure and operational performance across campus utilities

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field is required
• Military leadership, engineering, construction, utilities, logistics, operations, or project execution experience is highly valued and considered alongside civilian experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing complex construction, infrastructure, utility, energy, or capital improvement projects
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects, teams, and operations, including mentoring and directing project management and/or construction management professionals in construction, utility, industrial, engineering, military, or similarly complex environments
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, reporting, project controls, and technical project delivery activities, including engineering coordination, contract administration, procurement, commissioning, and project closeout
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, or similar project management tools used to plan, track, document, and report project activity
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams, external consultants, vendors, and customer stakeholders while translating technical information for diverse audiences

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy and is not eligible for fully remote work
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 20% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record; this role may include driving a company vehicle, to site locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consists of 20% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Salary Range:

$117,300 – $156,400 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university's Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.