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Sr Project Manager - Transmission and Substation Projects

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $100,800–$100,800🗓 2026-05-05 → 2026-10-02

Core

Manage transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT projects with budgets ranging from $250K to $15 million, leading cross-functional teams through business case approval to closeout.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (Energy Infrastructure & IT)

Builds

Transmission lines, substations, distribution networks, gas infrastructure, and IT systems for utility customers

Domain

Energy Utility / Power Generation & Distribution

Required skills

Project management, budget management, schedule management, stakeholder communication, team leadership, risk management, contract review, financial analysis, change management, requirements engineering, design coordination, environmental analysis, real estate management, regulatory agency interaction, quality assurance, vegetation management reviews

Preferred skills

PMP or CAPM certification, earned value management, critical path method, logic-tied project scheduling, risk register management, financial acumen, long-range budgeting, strategic thinking, problem-solving, self-starter capability

Technologies

Project management software, scheduling tools, financial modeling tools

Responsibilities

Manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects; Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate requirements; Communicate project issues to sponsors and executives; Coach and lead team members to complete tasks; Identify and obtain project team resources; Ensure team members understand responsibilities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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