Project Manager I

CUC Corporate Brand; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary

Career growth opportunities

Wellness initiatives

401k and benefits

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking an entry‑level Project Manager I to support project delivery within its energy utilities organization. The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk tracking, and stakeholder communications while learning corporate governance standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and operations teams. A bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years of PM/engineering/operations experience are expected, along with a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, PM, or related discipline.
• 0–3 years of project management, engineering, construction, operations, or related experience.
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of project execution plans.
• Coordinate project activities with engineering, construction, procurement, operations, and other functional teams.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules and milestone tracking.
• Assist with monitoring project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
• Collect and report project performance information and key performance indicators.
• Participate in project team meetings and document actions, decisions, and follow-up items.
• Support project risk identification, tracking, and mitigation activities.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting records, and governance requirements.
• Assist with change management and project reporting processes.
• Support project closeout activities and lessons learned documentation.
• Learn and apply company project management standards and governance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting capital projects.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

Job description

Project Manager I
Hybrid within Chesapeake Utilities Territory

Your role in our success will be:

The incumbent works under close supervision and is expected to progressively develop skills in project delivery, stakeholder management, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and project leadership.

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What youʼll be working on:

• Assist with development and maintenance of project execution plans.
• Coordinate project activities with engineering, construction, procurement, operations, and other functional teams.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules and milestone tracking.
• Assist with monitoring project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
• Collect and report project performance information and key performance indicators.
• Participate in project team meetings and document actions, decisions, and follow-up items.
• Support project risk identification, tracking, and mitigation activities.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting records, and governance requirements.
• Assist with change management and project reporting processes.
• Support project closeout activities and lessons learned documentation.
• Learn and apply company project management standards and governance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting capital projects.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 0–3 years of project management, engineering, construction, operations, or related experience.
• Valid Driver's License required

What's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition
  reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without
regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a
disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail].