Program Manager

What You Can Expect

As the Program Manager at ENGIE North America on the University of Iowa campus, you will lead and manage utility capital projects focused on the lifecycle and renovation of campus utility systems. Your role will encompass overseeing the comprehensive performance of these projects, ensuring they effectively expand and sustain critical utility infrastructure. Your strategic leadership will ensure projects meet ENGIE’s high standards for safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and cost-efficiency, while also supporting innovation and continuous improvement across campus utilities.

You will be responsible for directing all aspects of project delivery, including engineering design, procurement, construction management, financial oversight, commissioning, and the initiation of operational phases. Collaborating closely with university stakeholders, Operations, and Maintenance leadership, you will guide a team of Project Managers in establishing clear project objectives, detailed project plans, realistic budgets, and achievable schedules.

• Continuously adapts to new situations, proactively learns, takes ownership of projects, contributes strategically companywide, and demonstrates a strong drive to innovate and effect change
• Manage internal teams and external consultants to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and public relations standards

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing complex construction projects
• A proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, or other project management tools

Additional Details

• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; explain why a license is required, i.e. use of company vehicle, ability to drive to site locations

Compensation

Salary Range: $113,900 – $174,570 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. 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment 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.