Project Manager

Project Manager - Merrillville/Gary, IN

We are actively hiring 2 Project Managers for a unique opportunity with a Tier-One Utility in Northwest Indiana! These Project Managers will be working with the local team to conduct full cradle-to-grave on utility-owned resources, including but not limited to: Industrial Warehouses, Receiving Docks, Office Spaces, and Corporate Headquarters. These facilities will be owned and operated by the utility, with the end-users being various internal departments and teams. Project Managers will begin with scoping and programming these projects, and take them all the way to "ribbon-cutting" once completed. This is a brand new team executing a new endeavor to improve the employee experience and resources within the organization, and a one-of-a-kind chance to have a lasting impact on coworkers across the entire company. Projects are currently planned out until 2040, with additional projects forecasted behind it.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform initial schedule management and planning of job(s)
• Determine initiation criteria
• Manage project through execution and completion
• Work with HR and integration management throughout project to acquire resources
• Employ quality management processes to maintain quality from initiation to completion
• Employ risk management processes while planning, executing, and monitoring projects
• Perform Cost Management of projects
• Engage project stakeholders and employ effective conflict resolution strategies
• Perform efficiently under deadlines, schedules, and various conditions
• Provide leadership and management of project team to get work completed
• Communicate with end-users to better understand and deliver on needs

Job Requirements:

• 3 years of experience as Project Manager, including both Planning & Executing Large-Scale Construction Projects
  • Construction Project experience can come from variety of industries, including Commercial, Industrial, MEP, Facility, Civil, Building, Utilities, etc.
  • We are more concerned about Project Management ability and interpersonal skills than specific project portfolio
• Experience communicating effectively with internal employees, key project stakeholders and external customers and subcontractors
• Ability to stay highly organized, detailed-oriented, self-motivated, and process-oriented while learning and executing on workload
• Strong, effective interpersonal communication skills and positive can-do attitude
• Preferred but Not Required - Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or related degree
• Preferred but Not Required - Any MEP or Building System Construction Project experience

Miscellaneous:

• This team will sit out of the Merrillville/Gary offices on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while working from home on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Field visits may be required.
• Target compensation is between $50-60/hour and will depend largely on specific candidate experience.
• This team currently has 5 years and $130million in projects planned, with work forecasted until 2040.
• Members of this team will have a wide range of exposure to internal employees, departments, and executives.
• This is an incredible opportunity for candidates to join a new initiative and make a name for themselves within the organization.
• This team is very passionate about their work, and eager to add new members with a positive and team-oriented approach to projects.

This is an active position, and we will be conducting interviews this week - Apply today to learn more!

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Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

Salary : $50 - $60