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Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Project Manager I Gas Operations in our Chicago, Illinois location.

This position is part of a job family (Project Manager I Gas Operations, Project Manager II Gas Operations) where experience will be the determining factor.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

This position serves as a key interface between the Company and its external safety monitor, providing coordination, facilitation, and oversight of monitoring activities and associated follow-up. The role is responsible for planning and coordinating site visits, engaging appropriate internal stakeholders, accompanying the safety monitor during field observations, and facilitating responses to questions and the resolution of observations, findings, and follow-up items. The position works across operational and functional areas to promote timely and effective resolution of the items identified through the monitoring activities.

The position also leads and supports pipeline safety incident investigations using a systematic and evidence-based approach. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, performing causal analysis, identifying contributing and causal factors, developing of corrective actions, and documenting investigation findings. Through these activities, the position supports organizational learning, continuous improvement, and the effectiveness of the Company’s Pipeline Safety Management System.

Job Responsibilities

30% Manage moderately complex or major construction projects inclusive of project integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, human resource management, communications management, risk management and procurement management, complying with legal requirements, construction management and financial accountability. Provides on-site review and direction to ensure all project objectives are met.

20% Coordinate procure effort with team members and other departments for engineering services, materials, equipment, and installation contracts.

15% Collaborate and communicate with the stakeholders on project objectives. Report project schedule, cost and performance status to company personnel, and regulatory agencies as required.

15% Coordinate design engineering effort, preparation of specifications and construction documents.

10% Coach and mentor other project managers and project support staff on project management skills and activities.

10% Develop, prepare and implement procedures for effective control of project activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Project Manager I Gas Operations

Bachelor's Degree

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

1+ years of experience with Federal, State, and Local Codes and Regulatory Requirements

1+ years of experience interfacing with operations in a service center, industrial plant, manufacturing plant or power plant

3+ years of project management of construction / capital equipment projects

3+ years of experience with construction contracts and commercial terms, status reporting, procurement practices, industry standards, industrial business, engineering knowledge and construction safety

Project Manager II Gas Operations

Bachelor's Degree

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

1+ years of experience with Federal, State, and Local Codes and Regulatory Requirements

1+ year of experience interfacing with operations in a service center, industrial plant, manufacturing plant or power plant

3+ years in a formal or informal leadership role

3+ years experience with construction contracts and commercial terms, status reporting, procurement practices, industry standards, industrial business, engineering knowledge and construction safety

5+ years experience in project management of construction/capital equipment projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading or supporting the investigation of pipeline incidents, failures, near-misses, or other significant events using a systematic and evidence-based approach

Experience working with regulators, auditors, or other independent oversight organizations

End Date: 11/27/2026

Pay Range Minimum : $90,507.56

Pay Range Maximum : $156,125.32

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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