Utilities Project Manager Jobs in Barrington, IL

A Utilities Project Manager in the utilities industry is responsible for managing and overseeing various projects related to utilities such as water, gas, and electricity systems. These professionals plan, coordinate, and direct utility projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards. They are tasked with risk management, contract negotiation, budgeting, resource allocation, and team management. They also liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies, and ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance standards.

Key skills for a Utilities Project Manager include excellent leadership and communication skills, project management expertise, proficient knowledge in utility systems, and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and problem-solving abilities are also vital. They should hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Prior experience in the utility industry is a must, often in roles such as a Utility Engineer, Utilities Supervisor, or Project Coordinator, which provide the necessary technical knowledge and industry experience required for this position.

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Global Sourcing Project Manager, Indirects

  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital...

Environmental Project Manager

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (10 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (10 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 8 days ago

What You'll Do Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager I to join our team. This role performs multiple tasks on a project as assigned by their supervisor....

Industrial Hygiene Project Manager I

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (10 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (10 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 8 days ago

What You'll Do Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager I to join our team. This role performs multiple tasks on a project as assigned by their supervisor....

Civil Construction Project Manager

  • Barrington, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Barrington, IL
  • 13 days ago

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all phases of the project for a variety of project @types including civil, site, excavation, utilities, roads, paving, water/wastewater...

Civil Construction Project Manager

  • Lake Zurich, IL (6 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (6 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 13 days ago

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all phases of the project for a variety of project @types including civil, site, excavation, utilities, roads, paving, water/wastewater...

Field Service Project Manager

  • Dundee, IL (8 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dundee, IL (8 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Clean Harbors in Elgin, IL is seeking a Field Services Project Manager to plan, lead, organize and coordinate the daily operations of the service line crew. This includes responsibility over...

IT Field Service Program Manager

  • Elmhurst, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Our client is a global organization, recognized as one of the largest in its field! They are experiencing rapid growth and undergoing a significant digital transformation. The leadership team is...

Managing Consultant, Climate Change Project Manager (Senior Level)

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (8 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (8 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Advises and manages climate-related projects including the design and development of GHG inventories (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) analysis of emission reduction levers (e.g. energy efficiency measures, renewable...

Gas Distribution Project Manager

  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative...

Engineering T&D Project Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery

  • Itasca, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Itasca, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets....

Engineering T&D Project Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery 1 1

  • Itasca, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Itasca, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets....

Project Manager (Solar)

  • Barrington, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Barrington, IL
  • 25 days ago

Energy facilities....

Senior Structural Project Manager

  • Warrenville, IL (23 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (23 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of...

Project Manager - Public Utilities

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Project Manager - Public Utilities 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Our Client, a Public Utilities company, is looking for a Project Manager for their Oakbrook Terrace, IL...

Infrastructure Project Manager

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Infrastructure Project Manager Information Technology $ 63 / Hour location_on Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link We...

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Salary for Utilities Project Manager Jobs in Barrington, IL

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Project Managers in Barrington, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.6%
Master's Degree
28.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Associate's Degree
7.6%
High School or GED
7.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.7%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Project Managers in Barrington, IL
2-4 years
31.8%
4-6 years
31.8%
10+ years
13.6%
1-2 years
9.1%
8-10 years
4.5%
Less than 1 year
4.5%
None
4.5%


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