Project Manager

Description:

• The role supports the Gas Transmission Project Management team.

• Projects span from inception through execution and closeout and include:

  • Pipeline pressure test replacements

  • New pipeline builds and new service installations to neighborhoods/developers

  • Regulator (reg) station rebuilds

  • Pipeline and reg station relocations due to road or infrastructure changes

  • Mandated relocations and new business projects

  • RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) program management, including prioritization, forecasting, contractor coordination, and execution

  • Projects typically last about one year, including engineering, permitting, construction, and closeout.

• The PM leads a cross-functional team and manages budget, scheduling, forecasting, and execution.

• Daily or every-other-day staff meetings with the PM group

• Weekly cross-functional project meetings (operations, project controls, right-of-way, engineering, contractors)

• Monthly forecasting meetings (12-month outlook)

• Bi-weekly scheduling meetings

• Design reviews with engineering

• Reviewing and negotiating contractor and engineering quotes

• Completing PO, audit, and procurement documentation

• Standard business hours: Flexible start time (around an 8-hour window)

  • Hybrid schedule:

  • Onsite: Tuesday-Thursday

  • Remote: Monday & Friday, No OT

Qualification:

• Engineering background preferred but not required

• Strong communication

• Organization

• Leadership

• Advanced Excel proficiency

• Scheduling experience

• Communication

• Organization

• Leadership

• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders

• ~5 years of experience

• Experience in natural gas or utility industry (midstream, upstream, downstream, or public utility)

• Construction-based project management experience preferred

• PMP (nice to have, not required)

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities