Utility Project Manager

Location:

Oakbrook Terrace, IL (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months contract

Job Description:

Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract, 12 months
• This position is onsite in Oak Brook Terrace, IL
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  08:00 AM-04:30 PM (Hybrid Schedule on specific days)

• Our client is seeking 2 Senior Project Manager to support transmission & substation upgrades including large voltage equipment switch gear, 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.

• 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.

• 5-10 years of project management experience.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Utility Transmission & Substation exp
• Proficiency in Primavera software.
• Strong technical background with specific experience in the utility or construction industries.
• Proven contract management skills
• Full life-cycle management experience.
• 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.
• Substation knowledge
• Proficient with MS Office, P6, Microsoft project, PowerBI, and Unifier.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• High intelligence, energy, and integrity.