Project Manager

KDM ENGINEERING LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HMO/PPO/HDHP

Dental and Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Pet insurance discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Front-loaded PTO

11 paid holidays

Volunteer PTO

Parental leave

Professional sabbatical

Job summary

KDM Engineering LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead utility-focused projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safe, high-quality deliverables for clients.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in the industry; PMP certification preferred; Exelon experience preferred. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement in our Chicago office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/management field required.
• 5+ years of industry experience in project management.
• PMP certification preferred; Exelon experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build plans for business development.
• Leads the design on large/complex projects.
• Prepares and reviews / supervises calculations, drawings, specifications.
• Coordinate scheduling, planning, budgeting, and personnel management.
• Monitor engineering work to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and mentor department staff.
• Manage client relationships and participate in high-level meetings.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling

Budgeting

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Description

Project Manager

Chicago, IL| Hybrid | Full-time

KDM Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in our Chicago office. In this role, you’ll lead utility-focused projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables, and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations.

This opportunity is ideal for a project management professional with utility industry experience who enjoys working closely with clients and technical teams. A PMP certification is preferred. You’ll play an important role in strengthening project execution, supporting team development, and helping KDM continue to grow its utility engineering capabilities.

Salary Range: $90,000–$120,000 annually, commensurate with utility industry experience, project management experience, and PMP certification.

What You’ll Do

• Build plans for business development
• Leads the design on large/complex projects
• Prepares and reviews / supervises calculations, drawings, specifications
• Coordinate technical activities of assigned programs, including scheduling, planning, budgeting, and managing personnel
• Monitor engineering work to ensure compliance with industry standards, company practices, and customer specifications
• Must possess sufficient technical knowledge of programs in order to identify problems, provide guidance to staff, and be sure the work product fulfills requirements
• Manage multiple engineering clients at the same time
• Manage customer relationships and attend high level client events including but not limited to, quarterly KPI meetings, department related meetings, EOC meetings, etc.
• Assist with development and mentoring of the department
• Determine office specific changes which may include determination of new hires and terminations
• Train, support, and develop team members
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Pursue opportunities to both lead by example and foster the talent of high performing team members
• Prioritization and streamlining of tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• This position involves a high level of organization and the ability to multitask competing priorities
• Develops discipline work plan
• Prepares discipline design basis
• Assists in proposal preparation and marketing efforts
• Monitors /resolves technical issues and manages the budgeting, scheduling and scoping tasks on multiple, complex projects with minimal supervision

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant utility and project management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of prior industry experience.
• PMP preferred
• Exelon experience preferred
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

About KDM

Founded in 2012 by Kimberly D. Moore, KDM Engineering is a certified WBE/MBE professional engineering firm specializing in power utility design, natural gas distribution, telecommunications, and substation engineering. Headquartered in Chicago, KDM also has offices across Maryland, Indiana, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Our vision is to challenge and change energy infrastructure to help light up the world. We believe technical excellence, innovation, and diverse perspectives make our teams stronger and help us solve complex problems more creatively.

KDM also supports the next generation of engineers through Calculated Genius, a nonprofit providing STEM programs and scholarships for underrepresented youth.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Medical insurance with HMO, PPO, and HDHP options, including HSA
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options
• Front-loaded PTO for full-time employees
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Volunteer PTO up to 40 hours
• Paid parental leave up to 8 weeks of maternity leave and 4 weeks of parental leave
• Professional sabbatical 3 weeks of paid leave every 5 years

Our Mission

KDM Engineering is engineering what’s next. Through technical excellence, innovative thinking, and strong partnerships, we create infrastructure solutions that move communities, industries, and ideas forward. We’re not just solving for today. We’re building smarter, stronger, more resilient systems for the future.

Grow With Us

• Career growth opportunities
• Professional development funding
• PE licensure support and exam reimbursement
• Mentorship opportunities
• Project leadership exposure
• And much more!

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

• A valid driver’s license may be required for some positions or projects.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Employment is subject to successful completion of our required pre-employment screening, including background and drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KDM Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.