Job Description:

GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, innovation, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems. Fostering a positive and respectful work culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and opportunity, our 18-acre headquarters is home to state-of-the-art labs and facilities where scientists, engineers, program managers, trainers, and other professionals take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is focused on solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing creative and important intellectual property and commercializing solutions to deliver safe, clean, and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives, economies, and the environment. At GTI Energy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEI&A) is not only an important business priority, but it is also deeply rooted in our culture and values and something we celebrate every day. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, enticing incentives, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment committed to purposeful work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Summary

GTI Energy is an organization dedicated to advancing the economy-wide transformation needed to deeply decarbonize energy systems while supplying the energy needed to support rising standards of living and economic growth worldwide. GTI Energy embraces a vision for integrated, low-carbon, low-cost energy systems that leverage gases, liquids, efficiency, and infrastructure to meet the urgent challenges presented by climate change and global energy access. With a team that includes some of the nation's top energy scientists, engineers, and thought leaders, we are helping deliver clean and resilient solutions to a growing world. GTI Energy partners with organizations around the globe to operationalize the ambitious aspirations required for the global energy transition.

GTI Energy is currently researching and selecting a Project Management Software.  We are seeking a dynamic and motivated PM Controls Specialist to join our project management team and assist with implementation and administration of the tool. Once the tool is substantially implemented, this position will play a crucial role in supporting higher-level Project Managers (PMs) by managing day-to-day project controls activities, such as schedules, budgets, actual costs, contracting, and reporting, as well as administration of the tool and offering subject matter expertise to the Project Management team.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of the chosen project management software.  Learn the features of the software and assist the implementation team in developing the plan for configuration, training, and rollout.


• Assist with configuration, implementation, and training of the tool.


• Act as software administrator, working with IT, finance and other departments as needed to enable integration or data exchange with other software tools and financial data.


• Work with other members of the Project Management team to develop a network of subject matter experts to ensure sustainable adoption of the PM tool.


• Manage project scheduling and reporting duties for designated projects as needed, ensuring accurate and timely updates to project plans and status reports.


• Support the execution of RD&D (Research, Development, and Design) projects by contributing to project plans, budgets, and schedules.


• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to incorporate technical and analytical insights into project plans and decision-making processes.


• Adhere to all health and safety policies and practices, contributing to a secure and productive work environment.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for learning and understanding technical concepts.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.


• Proficiency in using project management tools and software, such as MS Project/Planner, Asana, or Smartsheet.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially the collaboration and file sharing tools within Teams and Sharepoint.


• Proficiency with PowerBI, PowerApp, Excel, and other relevant applications.


• Organizational skills with an attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.


• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.


• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic project management team.


• Knowledge of project controls principles and practices is a plus, but not mandatory.


• Passion for contributing to the successful execution of projects and driving project management excellence.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-related field, preferably from an ABET/EAC-accredited program institution or university


• 5+ years of relevant, professional-level work experience after a B.S.


• 3+ years of relevant, professional-level work experience after a M.S.


• 0+ years of experience after a Ph.D.


• Graduate-level research may qualify as relevant work experience

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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