AMPED I LLC is Hiring an Utility Protection & Controls Project Manager Near Chicago, IL
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Full-time Description Amped I LLC was founded in 2010 as a design and engineering firm specializing in power infrastructure projects ranging from transmission to distribution for power utility, industry, government and commercial facilities. Amped I is a small, certified Women's Business Enterprise with the goal to provide exceptional value, integrity, and client satisfaction to all of our clients' needs. Amped I is also committed to both career growth and job satisfaction for each individual team member. We are proud and stand behind our core values of accountability, collaboration, positive energy, problem solving, and continuous improvement. Job Summary The Project Manager role is a mid-senior level, full-time, permanent position. This position is hybrid, requiring you to be in-office a minimum of 3 fixed days per week. This role supports a portfolio of engineering projects across multiple clients and is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of each project on time, on scope, and on budget, while adhering to internal and external quality standards. Project Managers work with a team of engineers, designers, and drafters. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity where your contributions and career growth is valued from day one, we invite you to apply! Duties/Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Manage teams of engineers, designers and drafters as they design and modify new or existing high voltage protection and control systems for utilities.
Direct and lead a team from the bid or "pre-proposal" stage through construction to the completion of the project as-builts, managing the full lifecycle of all projects.
Prepare project Scope of Work (SOW) documentation, create and maintain project schedules using Gantt chart tools such as Microsoft Project, develop and track project budgets at an individual level and at a portfolio level, and ensure that every expectation for the project timeline and budget is met to internal and external stakeholders' satisfaction.
Communicate with Business Development, client representatives, and internal leadership regarding project progress, deadlines, changes, and roadblocks to ensure proactive project management.
Work closely with Client Success (Operations) to align project schedules with resource needs.
Manage and oversee matrixed reporting teams to drive project progress in collaboration with team supervisors and internal leadership.
Work with each project team to order necessary materials and complete needed procurement support for engineering projects.
Report out project financials and project health metrics to the Operations Manager teams weekly to identify issues and discuss mitigation strategies.
Provide leadership, guidance, mentorship and instruction to project teams and staff members.
Support Contract creation, adherence, and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements Required Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational skills and systems, along with the ability to understand, modify, and create project workflows to ensure team success
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Advanced knowledge of and experience with of Microsoft applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of project finance and project controls principles and best practices
Domestic travel up to 25%, including but not limited to quarterly visits to Amped I HQ for planning discussions
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a 4-year ABET-accredited university required
Project Management Certification or other documented PM training course preferred
Project management experience with the design, procurement, and construction of Power Transmission and Distribution assets, specifically within substations required
Protection & Controls engineering design experience is strongly preferred to ensure a solid technical understanding of projects and workflows
United States Electrical PE License strongly preferred
2 years as a Project Manager for P&C projects strongly preferred
*Assessment Required for Consideration: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/A2JYgDLi4UqEs1OH9 Our company embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Salary Description