Utility Project Manager

Mindlance; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a Project Manager with at least 3 years of project management experience, preferably in the Electric Industry or Heavy Construction. Responsibilities include managing multiple construction projects, budget oversight, and team leadership. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is mandatory, and PMP Certification is helpful. This position requires dedication to a 2-year assignment and demonstrated leadership in managing substantial budgets. The role is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years project management experience; preferred 5-7 years.
• Experience in Electric Industry, Construction Management or Heavy Commercial Construction.
• Leadership presence and commitment to long-term responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from conceptual stage to completion.
• Coordinate and complete projects within cost, quality, and schedule parameters.
• Lead and direct project team members, ensuring adherence to project management processes.

Skills

Project Management

Electric Distribution management

Leadership

Budget Management

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Process

PMP Certification

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Duration: 2+ years

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Job Description:

At a minimum 3 years, but preferred 5-7 years project management experience within the Electric Industry, Construction Management or Heavy Commercial Construction Industry. Electric Distribution management experience is preferred. Looking for experience at well-known companies.

Education: at a minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a well-known university.

A great deal of long-term responsibility will be assigned, so looking for someone who can commit to a 2 year assignment.

Prefer someone eager and upwardly mobile with something to gain/prove. Must have a leadership presence.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management position will manage multiple construction projects from conceptual stage through completion and closeout on the distribution system ($250K up to $10 mil in budgets is typical). The distribution system projects may include new, rebuild and reconductor both overhead and underground distribution lines and associated equipment. A few distribution projects may include scope within the substation projects primarily involve interconnection to the substation.
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects as assigned and within the parameters of cost, quality, schedule and objectives. Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports for upper management regarding the status of projects. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Provides leadership for project team members and the Project Management process. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Must follow and adhere to Project Management Process and Requirements. PMP Certification is helpful.
• Need PMs who have demonstrated experience with projects with true project management (scope, schedule, budget responsibility). Prefer electrical (specifically distribution and/or T&S) project experience. Needs to demonstrate leadership and having had significant responsibility. i.e large budgets, executive interface. Please be sure that resumes submitted highlight the projects and budget amounts the candidate has experience with.

Two most important attributes:

1. MUST have Project Management Experience in Electric Industry, Construction Management, and/or Heavy Construction industry
2. It is strongly preferred that the candidates have some Technical Utility (Transmission, Substation and/or Distribution) experience

Additional Information

Thanks & Regards’

Vikram Bhalla | Team Recruitment | Mindlance, Inc. | W : 732 504 6695

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