Project Manager

General Summary

GTI Energy is an organization dedicated to advancing the economy-wide transformation needed to deeply decarbonize energy systems while supplying the energy needed to support rising standards of living and economic growth worldwide. GTI Energy embraces a vision for integrated, low-carbon, low-cost energy systems that leverage gases, liquids, efficiency, and infrastructure to meet the urgent challenges presented by climate change and global energy access. With a team that includes some of the nation's top energy scientists, engineers, and thought leaders, we are helping deliver clean and resilient solutions to a growing world. GTI Energy partners with organizations around the globe to operationalize the ambitious aspirations required for the global energy transition.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Manager to join our project management team. This position will perform project management functions with a team of engineers, scientists, for projects in research, demonstration, or development of new technologies. Project managers at GTI Energy typically manage a number of projects simultaneously, which gives them exposure to multiple technologies, customers, and internal groups.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Detailed project management to include project planning, including project scope, budget and schedule creation and maintenance, customer interactions, overseeing contractual execution and compliance, presenting, and report writing.
• Ensure all reporting requirements to Federal Government Agencies are met on a timely basis.
• Generate, maintain and execute, in cooperation with all parties, a detailed Risk Management Plan.
• Communicate effectively with project teams to gather and provide essential information that contributes to project success, including scope management, budget adherence, and schedule compliance.
• Organize and summarize project status data to keep team members and stakeholders informed of progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Utilize appropriate project management tools, such as MS Project, to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Participate in project planning discussions, offering input and insights based on current project factors and requirements.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and practices, contributing to a secure and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience delivering successful projects in a technical environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for learning and understanding technical concepts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and software, such as Primavera, MS Project, Excel, or other relevant applications.
• Organizational skills with an attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic project management team.
• Passion for contributing to the successful execution of projects and driving project management excellence.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-related field, preferably from an ABET/EAC-accredited program institution or university
• 7+ years of relevant, professional-level work experience after a B.S.
• 5+ years of relevant experience after an M.S.
• 2+ years of experience after a Ph.D.
• Graduate-level research may qualify as relevant work experience
• Formal training leading to a PMP Certification preferred

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at [email protected] and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)