What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Development position at ENGIE North America Inc.?
What You Can Expect
As our Project Manager- Development, you will be a key member of the ENGIE Capital Projects team at Georgetown University, supporting the early-stage planning and development of utility and infrastructure projects that sustain and enhance the University's long-term energy systems. You'll help shape the project pipeline by maintaining planning documentation, schedules, and governance records that keep our capital plan aligned and moving forward.
This position supports ENGIE's 50-year partnership with Georgetown University to operate, maintain, and enhance the campus utility systems. You will help advance the development of projects that include chilled water, steam, electrical, HVAC, and renewable energy systems-critical to the campus's operational reliability and sustainability goals.
No two days are the same. You'll support feasibility studies, manage approval documentation, track action items, and assist in developing project business cases. Your success will be measured by your ability to maintain accurate planning data, coordinate efficiently across teams, and ensure that projects are fully prepared for execution within ENGIE's governance and University approval frameworks.
Additional duties include the following:
- Maintain and update planning documentation, including master schedules, five-year plans, and approval records
- Coordinate the preparation of project approval documentation, ensuring consistency and accuracy
- Organize and facilitate planning meetings, track action items, and monitor follow-up completion
- Support Project Development Advisors and Engineers by compiling technical and financial inputs for feasibility studies and funding requests
- Manage reporting dashboards and documentation related to capital planning and governance
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between planning, approvals, and project readiness
- Provide analytical and scheduling support to the Project Development Director and senior leadership
- Apply project management tools (Excel, Smartsheet) to track milestones and data accuracy
- Potentially manage smaller-scale studies or early-stage development assignments as directed
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in project management or project development, ideally within utilities, infrastructure, or energy environments
- Familiarity with capital planning, documentation management, and governance processes
- Strong organizational, analytical, and scheduling skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Lucid chart, and other project management software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present to leadership
- Customer service mindset and collaborative attitude
- Experience in university, campus, or district energy settings preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and effectively
Additional Details
- Eligible for hybrid work as permitted by project schedules
- Minimal travel required (less than 5%)
- Must comply with all ENGIE ethics, governance, and safety policies
- Requires strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a multi-stakeholder environment
- Occasional field visits may be required to support development and site planning activities
Compensation
Salary Range: $106,560 - $141,960 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.
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At ENGIE, our goal is to support, encourage, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity and inclusion, for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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