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S&C

Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$116K - $154K/yr

Excellent interpersonal skills to establish professional relationships built on mutual trust and respect, foster a shared sense of purpose in project teams, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate ...

Gresham Smith

Mechanical CADD Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

Alert the EOR or project professional to discrepancies or issues in completing the drawings caused by other disciplines requirements. * Assist in the coordination of projects with other project ...

WT Group AEC

Project Manager

Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site

Professional demeaner to thoroughly present projects to a range of professionals including clients, departmental leaders, and Clevel management Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in ...

Hire Resolve.com

MEP Senior Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $126K/yr

Your problem-solving and leadership skills will be key to integrating designs, managing subcontractors, and mentoring the next generation of project professionals. Requirements * 5+ years managing ...

Hire Resolve.com

MEP Senior Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $126K/yr

Your problem-solving and leadership skills will be key to integrating designs, managing subcontractors, and mentoring the next generation of project professionals. Requirements * 5+ years managing ...

Hire Resolve.com

MEP Senior Project Manager

Chicago, IL

$100K - $126K/yr

Your problem-solving and leadership skills will be key to integrating designs, managing subcontractors, and mentoring the next generation of project professionals. Requirements * 5+ years managing ...

Brindley Engineering

Project Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$110K - $170K/yr

Professional Development Opportunities: * Expanding experience in larger, more diverse, and complex projects * Advance skills in multi-discipline technical and managerial issues * Potential for ...

Brindley Engineering

Project Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$110K - $170K/yr

Professional Development Opportunities: • Expanding experience in larger, more diverse, and complex projects • Advance skills in multi-discipline technical and managerial issues • Potential for ...

Brindley Engineering

Project Manager

Lisle, IL

$110K - $170K/yr

Professional Development Opportunities: Expanding experience in larger, more diverse, and complex projects Advance skills in multi-discipline technical and managerial issues Potential for senior ...

Luxus

Assistant Project Manager

Chicago, IL

$125K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who wants to advance from a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager position into a more comprehensive owner-side project ...

Luxus

Assistant Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who wants to advance from a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager position into a more comprehensive owner-side project ...

Luxus

Assistant Project Manager

Chicago, IL

$125K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who wants to advance from a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager position into a more comprehensive owner-side project ...

Brindley Engineering

Project Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing projects Professional Development Opportunities: • Expanding experience in larger, more diverse, and complex projects • Growth in leading ...

Brindley Engineering

Project Engineer

Lisle, IL

$90K - $125K/yr

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing projects Professional Development Opportunities: Expanding experience in larger, more diverse, and complex projects Growth in leading technical ...

Brindley Engineering

Project Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing projects Professional Development Opportunities: * Expanding experience in larger, more diverse, and complex projects * Growth in leading ...

Farnsworth Group

Electrical Project Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$99K - $149K/yr

Professional Engineer (PE) license required. * Strong experience delivering electrical designs for ... Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and manage multiple priorities without ...

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What is a project professional?

Project Professionals are individuals who specialize in planning, executing, and overseeing projects within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while meeting the desired objectives. Project Professionals can include project managers, coordinators, and other roles that use project management methodologies and tools to guide teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Their work is essential in industries such as construction, IT, healthcare, and more, ensuring efficient and successful project delivery.

How does a project professional typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

As a Project Professional, you'll regularly work with cross-functional teams that may include engineers, designers, marketers, and stakeholders. Effective collaboration involves facilitating clear communication, organizing regular status meetings, and ensuring everyone is aligned on project goals and deadlines. You'll often be responsible for resolving conflicts, managing expectations, and integrating feedback from various departments. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to coordinate diverse perspectives and keep the project on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Professional, you need strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk assessment, often supported by a relevant degree and experience. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively. These abilities are crucial for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the desired quality standards.

What is the difference between Project Professional vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject ProfessionalProject Coordinator
CertificationsPMP, CAPM, or similar project management certificationsTypically no formal certifications required, but some may have CAPM or similar
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, responsible for planning and executionSupports project teams, handles administrative tasks, assists in scheduling
ResponsibilitiesDevelops project plans, manages resources, monitors progressCoordinates meetings, updates documentation, tracks project activities

Project Professionals focus on managing and leading projects, requiring certifications and strategic oversight. Project Coordinators support these efforts through administrative and logistical tasks. Both roles are essential in project management but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Project jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Project jobs in Chicago, IL are:

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Project Manager

Chicago, IL • On-site

S&C
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$116K - $154K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description


Global Business Systems Team: As part of the Global Business Systems team this position serves as a centralized Project Management Office (PMO) resource supporting the supporting the program. This position is responsible for coordinating activities across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring adherence to program governance standards, and providing integrated planning, reporting, risk, and dependency management across the GBS portfolio.
Hours
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm- On Site (Chicago, IL)

Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $116,534 - $154,413.38 Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Project Manager- Global Business Systems
Responsibilities:
  • Act as a subject matter expert for project management, advising others on best practices.
  • Oversee pre-project preparation, including the analysis, design, budget, communication and assess project design resource capabilities and needs.
  • Facilitate project planning events to create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), develop overall project schedule and drive critical path activities.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify knowledge gaps and develop rapid learning cycle programs to close those gaps.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to define budget, develop project financial justification and regularly forecast project costs.
  • Create and maintain project plans and other documentation defining project objectives, scope, deliverables, resource allocation, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and quality gates for each project phase.
  • Assemble project teams of subject matter experts and assign responsibilities and tasks, engaging third parties as needed when internal resources are unavailable or specialized knowledge is needed
  • Schedule, lead, and/or participate actively in project meetings, facilitating clear communication, taking detailed notes, and updating project plans/trackers to ensure efficient follow-up and execution of actions to keep stakeholders accountable.
  • Tailor predictive and adaptive project management approaches for best project fit.
  • Facilitate risk identification events to drive risk response plans and lead risk management sessions throughout the project life cycle.
  • Understand and mitigate against risks, ensuring that mitigation strategies and contingency plans address broader issues and provide all-encompassing issues to large obstacles.
  • Own the overall information flow of project information and decision points, communicating effectively with key team members and partners at key junctions of projects to facilitate smooth delivery.
  • Leverage Lean Project Management methodologies.
  • Holds project teams accountable and pushes back on contractors and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Mentor project team members in Lean Project Management methodologies and other best practices to drive effective and efficient project execution.
  • Define project success metrics and track project status, budget, and delivery, advising of delays and revised delivery dates or costs as required.
  • Lead the project team through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closure phases of the project.
  • Measure project outcomes and analyze data to assess the project's impact on and delivery to the customer.
  • Deliver status updates and reports to customers, project teams, leaders, and third parties at an agreed upon cadence, leveraging various communication methods to ensure customers feel heard and information flows effectively.
  • Evaluate the success of projects against predefined objectives and customer expectations, and collect feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.

Required:
  • 4+ years of Project Management experience within a technical/engineering/manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying project management principles to manage a large portfolio of complex projects to successful delivery. Able to be tasked with the most challenging project assignments.
  • Sound technology proficiency, including experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project Professional.
  • Able to support mission-critical change management activities.
  • Leading project management skills including the ability to create detailed project plans, define scope, establish timelines/milestones, and manage project finances and budgets at the highest level.
  • Excellent customer service orientation, ensuring satisfaction of high-level customers and consistent communication throughout the most difficult projects.
  • Sound time management and organizational skills, coordinating internal and external resources, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise, prioritizing tasks, managing multiple deadlines and keeping others organized.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to establish professional relationships built on mutual trust and respect, foster a shared sense of purpose in project teams, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors and foster collaborative working relationships across a diverse team and cross-functional project teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff, and present influentially regarding project progress and risks.
  • Business acumen, critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve difficult issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
  • Financial acumen and numerical ability to manage project budgets and finances to maximum effectiveness.
  • Skilled at navigating through ambiguity, leading project teams through change and building change management into project plans.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills to present project related updates, foster discussion regarding project plans and elicit contributions and discussion from stakeholders.
  • Agile project management approach with an ability to help teams pivot approaches to meet project needs.
  • Preferred
  • Experience within the electrical power industry, with particular knowledge of medium and high voltage equipment and installation processes.
  • Experience in Lean Project Management implementation and transformation.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management systems

If applicable as part of the GBS Program:
  • Experience working within a PMO or enterprise program environment, coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Technology, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred
  • Master's degree in Project Management (required if no PMP)

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About Us
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C's deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
  • Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
About the Team
In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.

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