Protection & Controls Project Manager

Amped I LLC

Project Manager for Amped I LLC managing engineering projects in power infrastructure. Leading project teams to ensure successful execution across multiple clients.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $125,800 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage teams of engineers, designers and drafters as they design and modify new or existing high voltage protection and control systems for utilities.
Direct and lead a team from the bid or "pre-proposal" stage through construction to the completion of the project as-builts, managing the full lifecycle of all projects.
Prepare project Scope of Work (SOW) documentation, create and maintain project schedules using Gantt chart tools such as Microsoft Project, develop and track project budgets at an individual level and at a portfolio level, and ensure that every expectation for the project timeline and budget is met to internal and external stakeholders’ satisfaction.
Communicate with Business Development, client representatives, and internal leadership regarding project progress, deadlines, changes, and roadblocks to ensure proactive project management.
Work closely with Client Success (Operations) to align project schedules with resource needs.
Manage and oversee matrixed reporting teams to drive project progress in collaboration with team supervisors and internal leadership.
Work with each project team to order necessary materials and complete needed procurement support for engineering projects.
Report out project financials and project health metrics to the Operations Manager teams weekly to identify issues and discuss mitigation strategies.
Provide leadership, guidance, mentorship and instruction to project teams and staff members.
Support Contract creation, adherence, and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.
Leads discussions on project expectations to ensure project leads (engineers) understand the project flow, schedule and budget needs to meet end goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong organizational skills and systems, along with the ability to understand, modify, and create project workflows to ensure team success.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Advanced knowledge of and experience with of Microsoft applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of project finance and project controls principles and best practices.
Domestic travel up to 25%, including but not limited to quarterly visits to Amped I HQ for planning discussions.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a 4-year ABET-accredited university required.
Project Management Certification or other documented PM training course preferred.
Project management experience with the design, procurement, and construction of Power Transmission and Distribution assets, specifically within substations required.
Protection & Controls engineering design experience is strongly preferred to ensure a solid technical understanding of projects and workflows.
Professional Engineer (PE) License strongly preferred, but not required.
2+ years experience as a Project Manager for relay protection and control design of high voltage 12-500 kV substation projects required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance : Medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as access to telemedicine.
Retirement Plans : 401(k) with a company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO) : Vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off.
Paid Company Holidays : Company paid holidays and one floating holiday.
Family Support : Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement.
Life and Disability Insurance : Basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Scheduling : Remote work options and flexible work hours.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementproject financeproject controlsprocurementprotection & controls engineering designhigh voltage systemssubstation designGantt chart toolsbudget trackingworkflow modification

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipmentorshipcollaborationproblem-solvingteam managementstakeholder managementinstructionadaptability

Certifications

Project Management CertificationProfessional Engineer (PE) License