Sustainability - Capital Project and Infrastructure - Senior Associate

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Bonus potential

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Sustainability - Capital Project and Infrastructure Senior Associate to optimize capital programs, analyze client needs, and improve project management practices. You will build client relationships, apply data-driven insights, and lead process improvements within PwC's Operations practice.

In this role, you will navigate complex situations, grow your technical skills, and contribute to high-impact projects with up to 80% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Capital projects/infrastructure management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs to develop operational strategies.
• Collaborate with clients to optimize capital programs and projects.
• Use data analysis to inform project management practices.
• Apply process improvement techniques to streamline operations.
• Manage project delivery with established frameworks.
• Develop and maintain project governance structures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Data visualization

Client relationships

Communication

Learning agility

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity As a Sustainability - Capital Project and Infrastructure - Senior Associate, you will specialize in optimizing capital programs and projects, working closely with clients to analyze project needs, develop strategies for efficient delivery, and enhance project management practices. Within our Operations practice, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you will grow your personal brand, deepen your technical skills, and become aware of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions even when the path forward isn’t clear. In this role at PwC, you will leverage your critical thinking to break down complex concepts and use a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. You will develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, using reflection to enhance your strengths and address development areas. By interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations, you will uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, contributing to the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client needs to develop operational strategies that enhance efficiency and productivity
• Collaborating with clients to optimize capital programs and projects for successful outcomes
• Utilizing analytical thinking and data analysis to inform project management practices
• Implementing process improvement techniques to streamline operations and drive business performance
• Managing project delivery by applying project management frameworks and methodologies
• Developing and maintaining project governance structures to mitigate risks and enhance project controls
• Leveraging data visualization software to create insightful reports and presentations
• Supporting business process consulting efforts to improve service delivery models
• Engaging in budgetary management to align project costs with strategic objectives
• Facilitating operational performance management to achieve desired business outcomes

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, Project/Technology Management, Risk Management/Insurance
• Demonstrating proficiency in capital projects and infrastructure management
• Utilizing analytical thinking for complex problem-solving in operations
• Excelling in project management frameworks and methodologies
• Leveraging data analysis and interpretation for strategic insights
• Navigating ambiguity with intellectual curiosity and learning agility
• Building meaningful client relationships through effective communication

Travel Requirements Up to 80%

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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