Engineering Project Manager

Salas O'Brien; Greenwood (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead multi-discipline projects from start to finish, controlling scope, schedule, and budget. Hybrid work and travel with limited requirements are expected.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors and design teams, assemble resources, and drive change management while delivering clear stakeholder communications and strong financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with project management experience.
• PE and/or PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years in project management, incl. 4+ years on large projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development abilities.
• Strong design capability and versatility in major projects.
• Creative, team-focused thinker with strong communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-discipline environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office incl. MS Project and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline teams of engineers and architects on projects.
• Coordinate information flow between client, contractors and project team.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget and resources for projects.
• Lead meetings, prepare status reports and communicate with stakeholders.
• Monitor changes and maintain effective change management.
• Provide financials, billing, and monthly client invoices.
• Support contract negotiations and client relationship growth.
• Lead client interactions to align goals with project work.
• Create visuals to summarize engineering results for stakeholders.
• Mentor the team and foster an inclusive culture.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Time management

Education

Engineering degree

PE license

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Description

Job Summary

The Engineering Project Manager will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment with primary responsibility of managing the execution of a project from start to finish, including project scope, schedule, budget and project resources. Responsibilities may also include the review of MEP systems designed by others, interface with code officials and contractors, working with architects and other clients, as well as working with others within the firm.

In This Role, You Will

• Effectively manage complex projects with a multi-discipline team of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and structural engineers as well as architects and other specialists.
• Coordinate the information flow from client and contractor to project team to ensure all design and construction information is distributed.
• Manage project execution including project scope, schedule, budget, and the project resources including external consultants
• Organize and lead project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Monitor and ensure effective change management occurs throughout the course of the project
• Provide financials and billings to accounting for timely payment and create monthly invoices for clients
• Support the negotiation of contracts
• Lead interactions with client stakeholders to ensure their goals are being met in the execution of the work
• Attend client meetings and communicate concerns and changes with the client to ensure positive relationship and growth opportunities
• Create graphs, charts and other presentation material to summarize and translate engineering results for stakeholders and other non-technical team members
• Lead, coach, and inspire the team, while creating an inclusive team culture that enables all members of different disciplines to thrive
• Identify, develop and gather necessary resources to complete the project
• Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project
• Establish an effective communication plan with the project team and key stakeholders
• Prepare preliminary designs and concept planning
• Perform site visits to document existing conditions, attend client meetings and present to stakeholders
• Assess project management processes and tools and recommend improvements as needed
• Lead by example – maintaining knowledge of project management best practices and innovations
• Support marketing and business development teams in the preparation of proposals and attend project interviews

Skills/abilities

You will be a great fit if:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with previous experience managing large and/or complex projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or PMP certification desired.
• 10-plus years of experience in project management with at least 4-years of experience managing large-scale projects
• Proven leadership and staff development interests and capabilities.
• Proven major project design capabilities and versatility.
• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplined team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines.
• A confident and positive attitude with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience with latest versions of MS Office including MS Project and Outlook.

Attributes of Top Performers

If you have some of the following characteristics and experience, you’d be an especially good fit:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Team-focused spirit
• Self-starter that requires little direction to get moving on a project

Location

Hybrid

Travel

Limited travel is required

The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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