What You Can Expect

As our Senior Pre-Construction Project Manager, you will review available information for early-stage projects and support the Development, Origination, and Business Development teams by providing constructability reviews, preliminary budgeting, and scheduling assessments. The Sr. PM will collaborate with both internal and external engineering teams and should have a strong technical understanding of Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. Additionally, the Sr. PM will work with ENGIE's procurement team to issue purchase requisitions and negotiate with contractors and suppliers. This position can sit in Chicago, IL, (preferred) also open to candidates based in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, or remote applicants) reporting to Manager of Pre-Construction.

• Manages multiple Distributed Generation (DG) and BESS projects through various development stages to handoff for delivery, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety guidelines
• Collaborates with engineering teams to review project designs, offering constructability insights and identifying potential cost savings
• Supports proposal preparation by conducting site visits, creating risk assessments, and establishing preliminary budgets and schedules
• Creates and monitors project schedules and budgets, providing regular updates to internal and external stakeholders and addressing budget-related issues
• Coordinates site visits, secures necessary permits, and manages contracts with contractors and suppliers
• Mentors junior team members and ensures all projects meet ENGIE standards, specifications, and legal agreements

What You'll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Independent Power Producer (IPP) firms, DG Development, Project Management, Engineering or Construction roles
• You are Experience within the renewable energy industry; specifically, solar photovoltaic arrays and/or battery energy storage systems
• You are an effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills, able to manage multiple assignments accurately and on time
• You have experience in distributed generation and energy storage projects, with demonstrated leadership, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• You hold certifications in Project Management (PMP), OSHA or NFPA safety standards, First Aid/CPR/AED, with a working knowledge of NEC code and AC/DC electrical system design
• You are proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Power BI, Procore, RS Means, Kevala, ArcGIS, Anderson Optimization, and have familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce
• You demonstrate excellent time management skills and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment
• You show a collaborative approach and take ownership of your work, actively driving projects to successful completion

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record for the use of company vehicle, ability to drive to site locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $96,1000 - $147,660 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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