Utility Construction Project Manager

SSi People; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSi People is seeking a Utility Construction Project Manager in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This hybrid role covers a 12+ month contract with opportunities for extension, leading projects from initiation through closing while coordinating stakeholders to meet time, budget, and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of project management experience in utility or civil construction settings, plus skills in reviewing bids and forecasting monthly cash flows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in utility (electric, gas, or water) or civil construction projects.
• Experience reviewing contract proposals/bids.
• Experience with preparing monthly cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Project management

Civil construction experience

Financial forecasting (Monthly Cash Fl

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Technical/Project Management

Job description

Job Title: Utility Construction Project Manager

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois - Hybrid

Duration: 12+ month contract with chances of extension

Job Summary: We are presenting an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager Mid to lead projects from initiation through completion with a strong focus on planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. Our team is looking for a driven professional who can coordinate stakeholders, maintain progress, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.

Top 3 Key Skills Needed

• Project Management
• Reading/Interpreting Civil construction experience
• Financial Forecasting (Monthly Cash Flows) of projects

Candidate MUST Haves:

• Project Management experience (3+ years)
• Utility experience (Electric, Gas, or Water) or Civil construction experience or Engineering experience directly working on Utility installation/relocation projects
• Experience reviewing contract proposals/bids
• Experience with preparing the project forecasting (e.g. Monthly Cash Flows)
• At least a bachelor's in engineering, Technical, or Project Management

About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.