Energy Project Manager Jobs in Illinois

• Provide project management for the full life cycle of power, BESS, utility, and related infrastructure projects, from preconstruction through closeout.
• Take ownership of the managerial and administrative aspects of each project, including estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reporting, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Work closely with owners, engineers, designers, utilities, equipment vendors, and trade partners to define project scope, establish goals, and develop executable plans.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and project controls; identify variances and take corrective action when needed.
• Participate in proposal and estimate reviews with owners, including scope alignment, value engineering, constructability, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Lead the buyout process and support the selection, contracting, and management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate long-lead equipment, utility interfaces, permitting requirements, design deliverables, and field activities to protect project milestones.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards while leading multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Conduct regular project and jobsite meetings; communicate clearly with owners, leadership, design partners, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Manage project changes, risks, claims, and commercial issues with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Maintain a consistent focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction throughout project execution.
• Support commissioning, startup, energization, and owner turnover activities for electrical and utility infrastructure systems.
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities simultaneously under tight deadlines and drive each project to 100% completion.
• Communicate openly with leadership and team members, and help develop interns, co-ops, and less-experienced associates.
• Travel to project sites and spend regular time in the field as needed to support project execution.

• BS in Engineering or related field
• 2-5 years of construction management and/or engineering design experience
• Experience delivering power generation, battery energy storage, substations, transmission and distribution, or other utility infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience with design-build or EPC project delivery preferred
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Company supported relocation
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.