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Principal Project Manager - DER Interconnection

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IllinoisFull-time$118k–$162k2026-06-10 → 2026-10-28

Core

Manage complex transmission, substation, distribution, and interconnection projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $60 million, leading cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Role type

Senior individual contributor project manager (energy infrastructure)

Builds

Transmission, substation, and interconnection projects for utility customers

Domain

Energy / Power Generation / Utility Infrastructure

Required skills

Project management principles, scope/schedule/budget control, risk management, contract resource management, stakeholder communication, zoning and permitting, team leadership, business case development

Preferred skills

Supervisory experience, Master's degree, Professional Engineer License, Utility design/planning/construction/interconnection experience

Technologies

Project management tools, earned value analysis, critical path analysis

Responsibilities

Manage project scope, schedule, and budget; interface with external customers for transmission/substation projects; acquire zoning variations and permits; lead and coach team members; perform backup role for Manager Project Management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC