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Sustainability - Capital Project and Infrastructure - Senior Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
124K-280K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
124K-280K Annually
Senior level
Lead capital projects and infrastructure consulting engagements, advise clients on project delivery and operational excellence, manage project performance, mentor teams, apply systems thinking, leverage technology and automation, and develop industry insights to drive sustainable built-environment outcomes.
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At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.
Those in capital programmes excellence at PwC will specialise in providing consulting services focused on optimising capital programmes and projects. You will work closely with clients to analyse project needs, develop strategies for efficient project delivery, and offer guidance and support to help clients enhance project management practices, mitigate risks, and achieve successful outcomes.
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Capital Projects & Infrastructure practice team you will bring together an ecosystem of solutions, specialization, and services to help organizations maximize capital project value and make the built environment more sustainable. As a Senior Manager you will serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging specialized knowledge and technical acumen to deliver quality results to clients and provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies. As a part of our team, you'll also help organizations analyze, design and implement business and technology solutions for large scale capital projects and programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide insights to enhance the firm's business approaches
- Foster operational excellence in every project phase
- Work with diverse teams to solve intricate challenges
- Communicate effectively to convey meaningful messages
- Mentor and develop team members for peak performance
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Engineering & Management, Risk Management, Finance, Finance & Technology preferred
- Certification(s) Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE), AACEI, CMAA, or PMI
- Bringing experience in capital project solutions
- Leading large teams in delivering complex projects
- Managing project performance to meet client expectations
- Distilling complex data into clear messaging
- Leveraging technology and automation in work execution
- Developing insights on key industry trends
- Experience in asset intensive industries preferred
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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