Utility Project Manager

nTech Workforce; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

nTech Workforce is seeking 2 Senior Project Manager to support transmission and substation upgrades, including large voltage equipment switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers. You will lead projects from initiation to completion, oversee planning, execution, monitoring and closing, and manage complex contract and financial aspects in a utility/construction context.

The role requires strong leadership, coordination with multiple teams, and delivery on schedule, within budget, and to high

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management experience.
• Experience in utility Transmission/Substation projects.
• Strong contract management and financial forecasting skills.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Transmission and Substation upgrade projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee contract management duties to ensure all project agreements and deliverables are met.
• Utilize technical expertise to navigate project challenges within a utility and construction environment.
• Collaborate with project team to meet organizational objectives.
• Maintain project schedules and technical documentation using industry-standard software.
• Develop project plans including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Lead project teams and coordinate activities to ensure project goals are met.
• Monitor progress and address issues or risks.
• Communicate with stakeholders and senior management on status.
• Manage project budgets and ensure on-budget delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and external partnerships.
• Lead project meetings and drive progress.
• Manage project documentation and reports.
• Support development of PM best practices.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor bids

MS Office

PowerBI

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

PowerBI

Unifier

MS Office

Job description

• This position is onsite in OakBrook Terrace, IL

• Shift Schedule: 08:00 AM-04:30 PM (Hybrid Schedule on specific days)

Overview

Our client is seeking 2 Senior Project Manager to support transmission & substation upgrades including large voltage equipment switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers. Responsible for leading and managing projects from initiation to completion. They will oversee all aspects of a project, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. This is a financial heavy role.

The Senior Project Manager will lead critical infrastructure projects, specifically focusing on Transmission and Substation upgrades. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team to oversee complex technical requirements and contract management within the utility sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Transmission and Substation upgrade projects from inception to completion.

• Oversee contract management duties to ensure all project agreements and deliverables are met.

• Utilize technical expertise to navigate project challenges within a utility and construction environment.

• Collaborate effectively with a project team to meet organizational objectives.

• Maintain project schedules and technical documentation using industry-standard software

• Developing project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

• Leading project teams and coordinating activities to ensure that project goals are met.

• Monitoring project progress and identifying and addressing issues or risks.

• Communicating with stakeholders and senior management to provide updates on project status.

• Managing project budgets and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget.

• Ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

• Developing and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders and external partners.

• Leading project meetings and facilitating discussions to drive project progress.

• Managing project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and reports.

• Supporting the development and implementation of project management best practices and processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of project management experience.

• Utility Transmission & Substation exp

• Proficiency in Primavera software.

• Strong technical background with specific experience in the utility or construction industries.

• Proven contract management skills

• Utility, infrastructure, or construction type experience.

• Experience with vendor bid evaluations, financial forecasting, managing a budget, reviewing plans, planning, scheduling, communicating, updating records and databases.

• Proficient with MS Office, P6, Microsoft project, PowerBI, and Unifier.

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

• High intelligence, energy, and integrity.

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nTech is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment drug and background screenings. Only candidates who meet all of the above client requirements will be contacted by a recruiter.