Senior Project Manager: Clean Energy & Power Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & accident insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is a leading power industry engineering and consulting firm seeking a Project Manager to lead and execute work on power generation projects. The role emphasizes heavy client interaction, budgeting, and staff development within a Consulting group in Chicago.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in power engineering, ownership/engineering experience, and proficiency across solar, storage, wind, and thermal technologies, with a consulting background being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering with 15+ years in the power industry.
• Experience managing teams of engineers.
• Experience in multiple power generation technologies (solar, storage, wind, thermal).
• Experience performing feasibility studies for power projects.
• Experience with long-term power supply and transmission planning is a plus.
• Experience in project finance or financial modeling of power projects is a plus.
• Experience with project contracts (PPA, asset transfer agreements, EPC) is a plus.
• Prior experience in a consulting role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop consulting project execution plan to meet client’s needs.
• Review deliverables such as reports and studies.
• Lead project team by providing clear instruction including technical approaches.
• Manage hours and work performed to budget and scope.
• Develop staff expertise through training and mentoring.
• Prepare proposals for consulting project opportunities.
• Supporting multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring a high quality standard is met.
• Traveling occasionally to visit project locations and client offices.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Power project feasibility

Contract experience

Consulting experience

Power generation technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is a leading power industry engineering and consulting firm seeking a Project Manager to lead and execute work on power generation projects. The role emphasizes heavy client interaction, budgeting, and staff development within a Consulting group in Chicago.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in power engineering, ownership/engineering experience, and proficiency across solar, storage, wind, and thermal technologies, with a consulting background being a plus.