Project Manager -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager will manage project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, controls, and scheduling professionals working on power and industrial projects. Assignments may range from individual and large projects to major programs and large-scale engineering-only, Engineer Procure, and EPC projects. The position is based on a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. The role includes directing team leads through detailed design phases covering engineering, design, and construction support; ensuring projects meet quality, schedule, and financial requirements; coordinating systems design to comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements; preparing clear, concise technical reports and studies in accordance with client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats; and independently reviewing others’ work, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents. Sargent & Lundy encourages employees to learn and appropriately use emerging technologies, including data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant. Employees remain accountable for their work and must apply professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless otherwise specified. The Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions across power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including new plant design and upgrades to operating facilities. Its work includes conventional and combined-cycle power plants, solar projects, energy storage integration, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
10 or more years of relevant experience as a project manager in the power and/or industrial sector.
Experience designing systems for non-commercial heavy industrial plants, such as power or chemical plants, including integrated detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements.
Design experience that includes selecting equipment and materials, developing control philosophy, and preparing calculations and specifications.
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Manage project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, controls, and scheduling professionals on power and industrial projects.
Direct team leads in coordinating detailed design phases for engineering, design, and construction support.
Lead efforts to complete projects satisfactorily, with high quality, on schedule, and within strict financial requirements.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installations and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Prepare reports and studies that clearly and concisely present technical information and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
Perform independent reviews of work by others, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.