Project Manager in Plainfield

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Job Description

Project Manager I

Plainfield, IN (Onsite – 5 days/week)

12-month contract (with possible extension or conversion)

Pay range $54-57hr (depending on experience)

Job Summary

The Project Manager I is responsible for managing, or supporting the management of, all phases of project planning and execution for capital and infrastructure projects. This role may operate with single‑point accountability or under the guidance of a Project Director or Senior Project Manager. The Project Manager ensures project success across scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, environmental, security, and integration objectives.

This role is typically assigned multiple “White” or “Green I” projects as defined by the Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) Project Profile Matrix. In aggregate, projects are generally under $10M with low to moderate complexity, primarily impacting a facility or department level. The PM I serves as the unifying lead, coordinating internal and external teams in accordance with company standards, processes, and governance.

This position is fully onsite in Plainfield, Indiana and works closely with engineering, construction, and utility-focused teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, staff, and lead project teams.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coordination, and oversight across internal and external partners supporting the project, including development, engineering, project controls, estimating, construction management, supply chain, legal, EHS, QA/QC, operations, communications, regulatory, security, fuels, transmission, utilities, and related functions.
• Manage matrixed team members and interface with functional managers to support resourcing, development, and conflict resolution.
• Establish and maintain clear communication across all project stakeholders.
• Lead or support project meetings and reporting cadence including kickoff meetings, weekly updates, monthly reports, and project reviews.
• Ensure project plans and reporting align with PMCoE standards and effectively communicate project status to management and governance teams.
• Plan assigned projects with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
• Drive planning activities including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, cost control, procurement and contracting strategies, equipment and vendor selection, construction planning, start‑up and commissioning, and integration with operations.
• Execute projects according to defined plans and within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee deliverables across the full project lifecycle including objectives, stakeholder alignment, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, risk management, quality and safety plans, environmental and security plans, regulatory strategy, change management, data management, communications, close‑out, and lessons learned.

Project Types and Focus Areas

• Electrical engineering projects
• Electrical transmission and distribution projects
• Utility and infrastructure engineering projects (priority)
• Capital projects supporting transmission, fuels, and utility operations

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related project experience OR High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of related project experience
• Experience working across engineering, construction, or utility‑based project environments
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in utility, transmission, or electrical engineering environments
• Project Management certification unless offset by strong engineering experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Configuration Management II Professional (CM2‑P)
• Professional Engineer (PE)

Why Join Us?

• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Relationship Driven Process to Find Your Best Fit
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Regular Meetings to Ensure Quality in Your Engagement

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs.

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived , , creed, , , ancestry, citizenship status, , or (including , childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), or expression, , marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental , protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks:

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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