Project Manager

Pipe Strong, LLC a Member of The 3E Family; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development assistance

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Pipe Strong, LLC a Member of The 3E Family is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility infrastructure initiatives from initiation through closeout. You will coordinate internal teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

Responsible for safety, compliance, budgeting, and reporting, you will review designs, manage risks, and drive improvements across multiple projects in a field-heavy environment across the United States and Illinois regions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility infrastructure projects across full life cycle.
• Ability to review engineering designs, construction plans, permits, and specs.
• Experience budgeting, scheduling, and contractor performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of utility construction practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility infrastructure projects throughout the full project life cycle.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, vendors, and utility stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Review engineering designs, construction plans, permits, and specifications.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status reports to management and clients.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contract administration, change orders, and procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and utility regulations.
• Support capital planning and budget forecasting activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons-learned processes.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Budgeting/forecasting

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM/Business Administration

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing utility infrastructure projects from initiation through closeout. This role oversees project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and safety guidelines. Projects may involve gas, water, and utility construction initiatives.

• Manage utility infrastructure projects throughout the full project life cycle.


• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.


• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, vendors, and utility stakeholders.


• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.


• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.


• Review engineering designs, construction plans, permits, and specifications.


• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status reports to management and clients.


• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.


• Oversee contract administration, change orders, and procurement activities.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and utility regulations.


• Support capital planning and budget forecasting activities.


• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons-learned processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage utility infrastructure projects throughout the full project life cycle.


• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.


• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, vendors, and utility stakeholders.


• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.


• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.


• Review engineering designs, construction plans, permits, and specifications.


• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status reports to management and clients.


• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.


• Oversee contract administration, change orders, and procurement activities.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and utility regulations.


• Support capital planning and budget forecasting activities.


• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons-learned processes.

Required Qualifications

Education

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


• PMP certification preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience.


• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, construction, water, or related industries preferred.


• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and contractor performance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.


• Knowledge of utility construction practices and regulatory requirements.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and field environments.


• Occasional travel to project sites.


• Ability to walk construction sites and inspect project progress.


• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions

• Office and field-based work environment.


• Occasional evening or weekend work as project schedules require.


• Exposure to construction and utility operational environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Professional development assistance


• Annual performance bonus eligibility


• Life and disability insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.