Senior Project Manager - Substation & Transmission (Hybrid)

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the execution of transmission, substation and distribution projects in a hybrid work environment.

You will coordinate with multiple departments to manage capital project life cycles, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and client satisfaction while mentoring project teams and communicating with stakeholders. Domestic travel ~10-25% expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in capital project management
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project life cycle
• Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close out
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
• Identify and control construction risk
• Recognize, identify, track and control change
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
• Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Capital project management

Client liaison

Multi-tasking

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Construction Management or related

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the execution of transmission, substation and distribution projects in a hybrid work environment.

You will coordinate with multiple departments to manage capital project life cycles, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and client satisfaction while mentoring project teams and communicating with stakeholders. Domestic travel ~10-25% expected.