Entry Level Project Manager

• Market leader in providing project management services in the utility sector
• Learn from industry experts on major power infrastructure work
  
  

About Our Client

This position is with a global leader in the power and energy industry specializing in transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the US. The company values expertise and precision in delivering high-quality results for its clients and a collaborative work culture offering a direct path to senior leadership roles.

Job Description

Launch your career on impactful utility & energy projects!

This position will interface with project team leadership and stakeholders to coordinate project management functions throughout the project lifecycle supporting Electrical Grid scopes of work. The role will provide an opportunity to understand and develop solutions to meet Project Management needs and Client requirements for the successful execution of projects.

• Understand client procedures and processes, and ensure project team deliverables are in compliance.
• Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology.
• Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests.
• Support contract processing and new project setup.
• Develop and compile periodic project reporting to support project monitoring and decision making.
• Compile and coordinate the preparation of invoice packages.
• Work with project controls department to maintain budgets, update accruals, and forecast cashflow.
• Coordinate with project management to organize, report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.
• Conduct research and compile data for reports or presentations as required.
• Provide high-level coordination, administrative and analytical support to the project team.
• Attend project meetings (internal and with the client) at the Project Manager's discretion.
• Assist with scheduling deadlines and maintaining project deliverables schedules for multiple projects.
• Organize and maintain files, records, and documents, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
• Prepare documents and drawings for transmittal and document storage. This could include, drafting correspondence, data entry, copying and distribution, document tracking, and electronic filing.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
  
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• 2 or more years of project experience.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
• Motivation: Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
• Detail-Oriented: Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail
  
  

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry
• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6
• Familiarity with finance and accounting systems
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or CAPM certification
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay between $30 and $55 USD.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
• A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager T&D to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
• Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
• Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
• Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
• Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers and project teams on some of the industry's most complex and large-scale energy projects.
  
  

If you are eager to develop your career as an Entry Level Project Manager in Chicago, apply now to join a forward-thinking organization and make a meaningful impact!

Contact: Dom Delia

Quote job ref: JN-042026-6987700