Project Manager (Electric Distribution)

nTech Workforce; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

nTech Workforce is seeking a Project Manager to lead electric distribution infrastructure upgrades in the Oakbrook Terrace, IL area. The role involves managing projects from engineering design through construction and closeout, with a weekly in-office rotation that may shift after office build out.

You'll drive capacity expansion and 4–12 KV conversion initiatives, develop detailed project plans, supervise teams, manage budgets, and issue RFPs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in utility/construction/infrastructure.
• Experience with Electric Distribution (4-12 KV).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Management (OR Associate's with 15+ years).
• Clear documentation of education on resume (Degree and Institution).
• Proficiency in financial forecasting and budget management.
• Experience with MS Office and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of utility infrastructure projects (overhead, underground, civil, boring).
• Drive capacity expansion and 4–12 KV conversion projects from start to finish.
• Develop project plans defining scope, milestones and resources.
• Lead project teams, monitor progress and mitigate risks.
• Manage project budgets ($1M–$5M+) and perform financial forecasting.
• Issue RFPs and manage subcontractors/external contractors.
• Create dashboards and status reports using SmartSheets and Power BI for leadership.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Financial forecasting

Budget management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Management

Associate's degree with 15+ years of experience

Tools

SmartSheets

Power BI

Job description

• This is a hybris position in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The current rotation one week in office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, one week in office Monday Tuesday, Thursday. This will likely shift to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday post office build out.
• This is a typical Monday - Friday, eight hour per day position.

Overview & Responsibilities

Join a leading utility team as a Project Manager overseeing high-impact electric distribution infrastructure upgrades. This role is vital to the modernization of the electric grid, specifically focusing on driving capacity expansion and voltage conversion projects (4KV to 12KV). You will lead projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial engineering design to construction execution and final closeout. You will…

• Manage all phases of utility infrastructure projects, including overhead, underground, civil, and boring work.
• Drive capacity expansion and 4 to 12 KV conversion projects from start to finish.
• Develop comprehensive project plans defining scope, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Lead project teams to meet objectives while monitoring progress and mitigating risks.
• Manage project budgets ($1M - $5M+) and perform regular financial forecasting.
• Issue RFPs and manage subcontractors and external contractors.
• For one specific role: Utilize SmartSheets and Power BI to create project dashboards and status reports for leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience, specifically within utility, construction, or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in Electric Distribution (4-12 KV).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Management (OR an Associate's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience).
• Clear documentation of educational background on the resume (Degree and Institution).
• Proficiency in financial forecasting and budget management.
• Experience with MS Office and project management principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an electric grid environment.
• Advanced proficiency in SmartSheets and Power BI.
• Experience managing projects valued at $5M or more.