Entry Level Technical Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

At Caliber Engineering Solutions, we specialize in offering streamlined solutions to the challenges faced by companies in the utility and power distribution industries. We achieve this by blending engineering expertise, efficient project management, and a commitment to continuous process improvement to ensure top-tier power system solutions.
We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and they are at the heart of our success. By empowering our people, we empower our company, positioning ourselves for long-term growth and achievement.
When you join Caliber, you become part of a dynamic startup, entering a supportive and forward-thinking team that prioritizes quality, efficiency, improvement, and sustained success.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing or supporting utility and power distribution projects from initiation through close-out. This role combines strong project management capabilities with technical understanding of electrical infrastructure, engineering standards, and utility construction practices. The Project Manager serves as the point of contact between clients, engineering, scheduling, procurement, and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget.

This position may be filled as a W2 employee or a contractor, depending on the company’s needs.

• Oversee or support all project phases, including planning, environmental assessments, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and final delivery
• Manage comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and risk management strategies
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Attend and/or lead regular project reviews with internal and external stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans
• Technical Coordination & Compliance
  • Interpret and apply engineering standards, codes, and memos to ensure project designs and installations meet specifications and client requirements
  • Coordinate engineering studies, drawings, blueprints, and designs against accepted engineering and construction principles
  • Evaluate electrical and mechanical system requirements to support new business installations, removals, and relocations
• Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Evaluate customer needs for service and develop appropriate solutions, including identifying required facilities and associated cost impacts
  • Serve as the primary liaison between clients, engineering, scheduling, construction, vendors, and external agencies
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations, and address concerns promptly and professionally
  • Prepare proposals, contracts, cost estimates, and project documentation
• Operational & Contract Management
  • Coordinate multiple projects and priorities concurrently, ensuring timely and accurate decision-making
  • Identify risks and opportunities early, communicating them with the Project Management team to resolve issues proactively, and optimize project outcomes
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and project methodologies. Develop actionable plans to implement enhancements that drive measurable results
• Stay informed of industry developments, innovations, and best practices
• Maintain an adaptable, organized approach in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Foster a culture of adaptability, efficiency, and responsiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of project management experience, including management of high-budget or large-scale projects.
• Ability to analyze and interpret electrical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply structured methodologies.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

• 2+ Years of Project Management or Distribution Design experience for an electrical utility HIGHLY preferred.
• Background in utility, power distribution, or related electric infrastructure industries. Experience working with ComEd and/or Exelon preferred.
• Relevant experience in technical, field operations, military (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems), project management, or skilled trades roles.