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5 Challenges Facing the Utilities Industry
/posts/8-challenges-facing-utilities/…future success of utility operations. What is the #1 challenge facing Utilities clients today? “I think the number one challenge facing Utilities clients today is getting themselves updated to today’s technology. A lot of companies have a hard time ditching antiquated software because they’ve invested time and money into what they have. Also, people …
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Melissa Clark Honored with 2021 Chicago CFO of the Year Award
/posts/2021-chicago-cfo-of-the-year-awards/UPDATED 11.19.21 – We are proud to announce that our Controller, Melissa Clark, was selected as CFO of the Year® in the Small Private Company category for the 2021 Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards from the Financial Executives International (FEI) Chicago Chapter. FEI is the leading association for CFO’s and other senior …
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The Importance of GIS – How the “Where” Became as Important as the “What” for Local Government Leaders
/posts/the-importance-of-gis/…hard to maintain due to staffing issues. Level 4: A great GIS system is in place that is modern and effective. In this case, keep the system updated with new information and stay alert for new technologies. If you’re sitting in or around Level 1, aim to implement the basics of a GIS system …
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Project Management Training
/work/project-management-training/…The modules developed were: Project Initiation, Planning and Design, Project Monitor and Control of Project Cost and Schedule, Project Execution and Project Closeout. Primera has trained more than 80 Project Managers and supporting department personnel through the course of over 20 training sessions. The updated modules include web-based and instructor-led formats to meet future needs.
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Ten Tips for Making the Most Out of Your New Career: Advice for Recent Graduates
/posts/career-advice-for-recent-grads/Summer is finally here, and with it comes an influx of new graduates and interns entering the work force and ready to start their professional lives. While your years of classes, projects, midterms and finals may have prepared you to land the job, continued success within your position is solely up to you. Here …
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Engineering Construction Group Manager
/careers/job-opportunities/construction-group-manager/Responsible for the managerial direction and growth of the construction group. The successful candidate will have construction management experience with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Tollway. Construction management experience with the City of Chicago, counties and local agencies in the greater Chicago area is a plus. This position offers exciting …
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Pepper Family Wildlife Center Named Best Project by ENR Midwest
/posts/lion-house-best-project/…new outdoor exhibit spaces. The Pepper Family Wildlife Center was designed by Goettsch Partners and constructed by Pepper Construction. Primera provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design for the Historic renovation. Our team worked diligently with Lincoln Park Zoo and project contractors to effectively update this landmark building which originally opened in 1912. Primera …
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Pipeline Safety Management System Project Management Office
/work/pipeline-safety-management-system-pmo/Primera partnered with a Fortune 500 utility to improve their safety best practices and demonstrate compliance with American Petroleum Institute’s (API’s) Recommended Practice for Pipeline Safety Management Systems (RP 1173). The PSMS looks at safety from multiple angles and engages the entire workforce in mitigating risk and improving safety performance. Primera has experience functioning …
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DFW Terminal C Garages and Roadways
/work/terminal-c-garages-and-roadways/In 2021, the Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) selected the HOK Design and Design Management On-Call team for a $100+ million garages and roadways improvement project at Terminal C. American Airlines uses Terminal C exclusively at DFW for its domestic gates. Primera is the lead civil engineer for the team, managing all civil …
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Central Deicing Facility and Ramp Control Tower
/work/central-deicing-facility-and-ramp-control-tower/…around the facility. Primera worked closely with the Chicago Department of Aviation, airport planners, program managers, and construction managers to deliver architectural and engineering conceptual design documents for the control tower and conducted review and coordination of the design tasks with the follow-on designer. Primera’s main tasks included a review of all existing drawings …