Engineering Project Lead - Energy Solutions

Ramboll Group A/S; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Energy in the United States is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead multi-discipline engineering initiatives from development through closeout. You will oversee technical, commercial, and client relationships, guiding teams to perform at their best and ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience managing engineering, industrial, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, or similarly complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding of project scope, budget, schedule, risk, change management, quality, and client communication.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams and coordinate technical work across engineering functions.
• Project Management Professional Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline engineering projects from planning through execution and closeout, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines, project controls, technical leads, and support functions to maintain alignment around project objectives and deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted client-facing project leader, building strong relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and sound technical judgment.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, change management, invoicing support, cash flow awareness, and timely escalation of project risks.
• Apply Ramboll’s project delivery model, tools, and best practices to support consistent project execution and predictable outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, including technical, contractual, resource, and schedule-related risks.
• Lead project meetings, client communications, internal coordination sessions, and project status reporting.
• Support proposal development, project planning, scope definition, and smooth transition from pursuit to execution where needed.
• Foster a collaborative project environment where team members are engaged, informed, and empowered to deliver high-quality work.
• Resolve issues and conflicts constructively, negotiate practical solutions, and maintain team momentum through changing project conditions.
• Support client development through regular client engagement, awareness of client needs, and alignment with Ramboll’s Energy and Industry strategy.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Engineering knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical field

PM Certification (PMP) preferred

Job description

Ramboll Energy in the United States is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead multi-discipline engineering initiatives from development through closeout. You will oversee technical, commercial, and client relationships, guiding teams to perform at their best and ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects.