About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
Our Mission
"We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities"
Our Values
- Safety Above All
- Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients
- Champion Diversity & Inclusion
- Engage With Our Communities
Job Overview
We are seeking a new Senior Project Manager, Energy and Utilities to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Senior Project Manager, Energy and Utilities, you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located in our Chicago, IL office and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.This Senior Project Manager will partner with department leadership to manage the quality and schedule performance of projects and programs within the energy and utilities organization.
This role reports directly to the Associate Vice President of the sector and will be responsible for providing oversight, direction and coaching to project management teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a drive to perform the tasks that lead the team with a focus on the following:
- Support estimating and provide leadership on bid package development
- Planning, directing or coordinating activities with engineering design and project management for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects related to transmission and distribution lines, substations, compressor stations, pipelines and other gas and electric facilities and systems
- Promote Ardmore Roderick’s services to existing and potential clients to maximize resource utilization and provide an avenue for sustainable profit growth
- Oversee and manage a portfolio of energy and utilities related (gas, electric, renewables) projects in accordance with industry’s best practices
- Direct assigned personnel to ensure the client deliverables are understood and achieved within schedule and budget
- Development and implementation of project execution plans, project quality assurance plans, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization charts and procurement plans (as needed)
- Provide oversight and participate in the conceptual development of projects and oversee the associated organization, scheduling, budgeting and execution
- Review and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts and change orders
- Manage and communicate project financials to Ardmore Roderick leadership and clients
- Participate in the project proposal and bid process in conjunction with Department Leadership
- Advise the Associate Vice President on business development and corporate planning issues that impact the operations of the department, including identifying new skills and competencies required to meet business needs and actively supporting the recruitment of talent
- Ensure that all projects meet safety standards in accordance with OSHA, state regulations and other industry best practices
Required Qualifications
- Four-year degree in electrical, civil or other equivalent fields of study
- 12 years of progressive leadership experience in project management, engineering design and/or construction management in the electric and gas utility industry
- Minimum of five years of project, portfolio or program management experience
- Experience managing $5+ million Design-Build and/or EPC Projects
- Knowledge of the energy and utilities industry and relevant current events
- Technical acumen – deep understanding of electric and gas transmission and distribution, electrical substations and/or other related systems and facilities
- Willingness to travel periodically
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Have a team player mindset, promote a diverse and inclusive work environment with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
- Have good to great organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree(s)
- CAPM, PMP, or PgMP
Benefits
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Relocation and sponsorship are not available with this opportunity.Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.Salary Range: $125,008-159,952, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
