We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Project Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in
Oakbrook, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations: - Create new customer accounts and establish new work orders (WOs) from scratch in AS8 and related systems.
- Manage all PMOC - related administrative and operational tasks distinct from engineering design work.
- Ensure accurate setup of project data, documentation, and workflow routing.
- Serve as the primary customer interface for project initiation and ongoing updates.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of design packages, estimates, and technical inputs.
- Facilitate communication between engineering, construction, customer operations, and internal stakeholders.
- Track engineering milestones and escalate delays or risks proactively.
- Ensure all engineering deliverables align with ComEd standards, policies, and schedules.
- Manage ComEd - approved contract and pricing administration for all assigned projects.
- Support financial controls, budget tracking, and cost validation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, forecasts, and project status updates.
- Ensure compliance with all financial governance requirements and audit standards.
- Act as the single point of accountability from project initiation through closeout.
- Maintain project schedules, track progress, and ensure predictable delivery.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve issues that may impact scope, schedule, or cost.
- Coordinate internal alignment across customer operations, engineering, construction, finance, and leadership.
- Oversee project closeout activities, ensuring all documentation, financials, and customer deliverables are complete.
What we're looking for: - 5+ years of experience in project management, utility operations, customer operations, or engineering coordination.
- Strong understanding of utility work order systems (AS8 or similar).
- Experience managing cross - functional projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage high project volumes.
- Strong communication and problem - solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical information and coordinate with engineering teams.
- Experience with electric utility new business processes (DIVVY/CIPA or similar).
- Familiarity with ComEd systems, policies, and financial controls.
- Background in utility operations, construction coordination, or technical project delivery.
- PMP, CAPM, or similar certification.
Pay Range $125-150K/year Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
