Grid Infrastructure Project Manager – Utilities

$60 - $70 hourly
Job Category: Technology
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 145820
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is partnering with a top engineering and consulting firm that specializes in the energy sector, providing comprehensive services in power generation, transmission and distribution. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the company offers expertise in both traditional and renewable energy projects, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Their diverse team of professionals makes them a trusted partner for clients worldwide. The firm plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure. They are seeking a Grid Infrastructure Project Manager – Utilities to join their team. This role allows for executive level exposure.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission, substation and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Grid Infrastructure Project Manager – Utilities Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
  • Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle
  • Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability. Mentor and coach team members
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time and within budget
  • Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
  • Identify and control construction risk
  • Recognize, identify, track and control change
  • Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
  • Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
  • Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Grid Infrastructure Project Manager – Utilities Requirements:
  • They do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position
  • BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree
  • 5+ years of specific experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering or other technical projects
  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
  • Engineering design experience is a plus
  • PMP Certification is a plus
  • Construction and consulting experience a plus


If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!

Thank you,

Fatima Salgado
Project Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.