Utilities Project Manager

Allied Resources Technical Consultants; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Resources is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Transmission & Substation capital projects for a leading utility client. This role requires delivering projects from planning through execution and closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams.

You will develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resources while monitoring performance, forecasting costs, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in utilities, engineering, construction, or a related industry.
• Experience supporting Transmission & Substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Engineering, technical, or related degree (or equivalent industry experience).
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transmission & Substation projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, and stakeholder activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage project financials, cost forecasting, and budget performance.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide leadership updates, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and key stakeholders while driving project success.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teams

PM software

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

Allied Resources is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Transmission & Substationcapital projects for a leading utility client. This role is ideal for a project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background managing project lifecycles, budgets, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Transmission & Substation projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, and stakeholder activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage project financials, cost forecasting, and budget performance.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide leadership updates, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and key stakeholders while driving project success.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience in utilities, engineering, construction, or a related industry.
• Experience supporting Transmission & Substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Engineering, technical, or related degree (or equivalent industry experience).
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using project management software and tools.

EEO Policy:

Allied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.