Project Delivery Group Manager (PMP, Utilities)

Primera Engineers • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Group Manager will be responsible for overall project planning, monitoring, and control for the delivery of engineering service projects to multiple utility providers. They will have a team reporting directly to them. The Group Manager will report to the Department Manager of Project Delivery. They will work with Project Managers, Project Leads, Project Manager Assistants, and the Permit Team. They will work to establish, review, report, update, and assure conformance to project plans to meet our customer’s requirements. The Group Manager will utilize our enterprise financial and project management information systems to develop and/or monitor proposal and project milestone schedules, task and action item plans, resource plans and forecasts, project budgets and forecasts, financial performance reports, and accounts receivables. The Group Manager will also perform as a Project Manager on designated projects, as well as assist the Department Manager with assigned management tasks.

Requirements

• Experienced Project Manager with Group Management experience
• Highly-motivated with Exceptional organizational abilities in a dynamic environment, a disciplined approach to accomplishing objectives and achieving results, effective communication and team-building skills, and a knowledge of project management principles
• PMP
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, or Electrical/Systems/Mechanical/Civil Engineering with five years of relevant experience
• Exceptional organizational abilities in a dynamic environment
• Disciplined approach to accomplishing objectives and achieving results
• Effective communication and team building skills
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Positive attitude
• Enjoy developing relationships with staff and clients alike
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a team

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Deltek Vision and/or Newforma

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the success of your group
• Mentor and develop the talent in your group both technically and in the softer skills
• Work with Project Managers and Department Managers to establish, review, report, update, and assure conformance to project plans to meet our customer’s requirements
• Utilize our enterprise financial and project management information systems to develop and/or monitor proposal and project milestone schedules, task and action item plans, resource plans and forecasts, project budgets and forecasts, financial performance reports, and accounts receivables
• Lead signature proposals and projects
• Contribute to or lead signature and complex projects for key clients ensuring that the team is successfully meeting the client’s objectives
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others
• Enhance our reputation
• Ensure that Primera’s management systems and processes for keeping this trust are followed and continually improved
• Act promptly to identify and manage risks and opportunities in achieving client satisfaction
• Share our passion for learning and growth
• Continue to learn and grow while also developing, sharing, and educating our staff in project management and engineering best practices, knowledge, and tools
• Enjoy what you do
• Work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it!

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match, gym and transit subsidies, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager