Project Management II

What You Can Expect

ENGIE is seeking a Project Manager II to join the Capital Projects team at the University of Iowa. This role involves managing utility infrastructure projects that support the expansion and maintenance of systems across two university campuses. Projects range from $100,000 to $20 million and typically span 1–3 years.

The Project Manager will oversee multiple projects from development through execution, working closely with Development, Engineering, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) staff to ensure technical alignment and enforce strict health and safety standards. Responsibilities include direct oversight of engineering and construction contracts to ensure successful delivery.

What You Will Do

- Track and analyze project-level spend and schedules against approved baselines, identifies variances and initiates change processes to maintain accuracy, and delivers regular status updates—including schedule and cost insights—to clients and external stakeholders

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders—including engineering, development, and university teams—to secure permits, plan construction logistics, and deliver construction and staging drawings

- Lead contractor coordination and site engagement by managing labor relationships, master service agreements, and ensuring compliance with ENGIE’s health and safety registration and contractor ethical requirements; facilitate contractor requirements through regular site visits and oversee the General Contractor’s Request for Proposals

- Support procurement activities by collaborating with sourcing teams to obtain competitive quotes and proposals from various suppliers across the full project scope

- Conduct site visits to monitor progress, address contractor needs, and ensure alignment with project requirements and safety protocols

What You’ll Bring

- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with a minimum of two (2) experience in utility systems such as power generation, water treatment, chilled water, and distribution

- Proven ability to communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—and work collaboratively across teams to drive project success

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, with the ability to manage documentation and support project planning

- A demonstrated sense of ownership, initiative, and problem-solving ability, with a bias for action and a commitment to delivering results

- Ability to manage multiple assignments with accuracy and timeliness, using effective time management and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Additional Details

- Must be willing to work in the office a minimum of three days a week, or as required by project activities

- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; for the use of fleet cars, personal and or hire cars, to drive to site locations and meetings

- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range:

$86,100 – $132,020 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: GBU Energy Solutions

Division: ESI NORTHAM

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Junior (experience < 3 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree