Project Manager

Project Manager

Aggreko

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical

Posted 29 days ago


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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.

We are hiring immediately for aProject Managerto lead the on-site execution of complex, high-value projects. The Project Site Manager is responsible for the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of Aggreko's major projects at the site level. This role oversees all aspects of load-in, installation, commissioning, and demobilization, ensuring compliance with Aggreko's standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.

  • Base salary range of $110 to $130K per year

  • Work from home, on-site or in a local service center-hybrid

  • Competitive compensation and Bonus

  • No premium cost medical plan option available

  • Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement

  • Safety-focused culture

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with Major Projects Program Manager and Major Projects Leader to provide leadership and mentoring across Major Projects team

  • Manage a wide range of complex projects within established processes and tools, following formal project management principles.

  • Work with internal engineering and other teams to facilitate estimates, drawings and other related material for customer quotes

  • Manage 3-5 major projects at a time through entire project life cycle.

  • Plan, organize, and direct activities regarding installation, commissioning, maintenance, and demobilization including pre-job planning, parts lists, project drawings

  • Primary interface with client, contractors, client's engineer, internal Engineering department, vendors and internal technical service representatives

  • Track project against its schedule, budget and against phase review objectives, reporting status to management and customer on a regular basis, and executive staff as needed

  • Mentor mid-level and junior project managers.Expand team performance and deliverables reinforcing processes, tools, and templates. Promote best practices and PM methodologies

  • Conduct field assessments of team's skills and behaviors, providing opportunities for learning and process improvements

  • Be a safety champion: Lead by example and hold others responsible for working safely and providing a safe working environment

  • Travel 40-60 % of time to any area in North America in varying industries and environments

Qualifications & Experience

  • 5+ years of significant project experience managing field-related projects in one or more sectors: Utility, Petrochem/Refining, Building Construction and Services

  • Knowledge in HVAC/R, electrical power generation/transmission/distribution is a plus

  • Experience in managing EPC, EPCM or similar Integrated project teams

  • Strong focus on HSE and safety leadership. Be a safety champion and lead by example and hold others responsible for working safely and providing a safe working environment

  • Strong negotiation skills for effective management and resolution of conflicts with internal and external stakeholders

  • Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and identifying priorities

  • Strong organizational and communication skills for effective leadership of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and alignment of project objectives between various stakeholder groups

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations

  • Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, P&IDs and process design packages

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP, CM-Lean, or similar project management certification.

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar.

  • Experience with temporary power systems, modular infrastructure, or energy transition technologies.

  • Familiarity with Aggreko's equipment and service offerings

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people's unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Project Manager?

A: To succeed as a Project Manager, key technical skills include proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project), and understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Essential soft skills include strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to lead and motivate teams, and effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. By combining these technical and soft skills, a Project Manager can effectively plan, execute, and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders, ultimately driving career growth and professional success.

Q: What is the career path for a Project Manager?

A: A Project Manager's typical career progression involves starting as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Coordinator, where they gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills in project planning, execution, and team management. As they advance to mid-level roles such as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, they take on more complex projects, lead cross-functional teams, and develop expertise in areas like risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Ultimately, senior-level roles like Program Manager or Portfolio Manager offer opportunities for strategic leadership, business acumen, and career specialization, with long-term prospects including executive leadership, consulting, or entrepreneurship.



Aggreko job posting for a Project Manager in Chicago, IL with a salary of $110 to $130,000 Annually and benefits including Medical with a map of Chicago location.