Engineering Project Manager

Power Design Resources; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering projects from inception to completion across the nation. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver designs on time and within budget with high quality.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in engineering, proven PM experience in technical fields, strong leadership, and knowledge of applicable standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; master's or PMP a plus.
• Proven project management experience in engineering/technical settings.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble project teams, assign roles, and drive collaboration.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and control costs.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure quality standards meet client/regulatory requirements.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, and adjust resources.
• Maintain clear stakeholder communication and provide status updates.
• Manage procurement, vendor selection, and contracts.
• Document project plans, reports, and specs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Engineering principles

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or PMP certification preferred

Tools

Project management software (MS Project, Primavera)

Job description

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• Growing Your Career
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• Making an Impact
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• Project Videos
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• Overview
• Join Our Team
• Careers by Interest:
• On the Jobsite
• Project Management
• Design & Engineering
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• Growing Your Career
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Project Management

Engineering Project Manager

FL St Petersburg

Regular

About The Position

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and innovate? The Engineering Project Manager plays a pivotal part in our mission to redefine excellence by leading our engineering projects from inception to completion efficiently, within budget, and with our high-quality standards. This role sits in the driver's seat, collaborating with a stellar team of engineers, designers, stakeholders, and contractors to bring our designs to life across the nation. Do you have what it takes? Learn more below and hit that apply button!

Position Responsibilities

• Assemble project teams, assign responsibilities, provide clear direction and guidance, and foster a collaborative and efficient team environment.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle, and identify and address budget variances.
• Identify potential risks, assess their impact, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and ensure that project deliverables meet or exceed client and regulatory requirements.
• Develop project schedules, set timelines, monitor progress, and adjust schedules and resources as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with project stakeholders, team members, and clients as well as provide status updates and address project-related issues.
• Allocate and manage project resources including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure that project scope remains well-defined and that any scope changes are documented, approved, and incorporated into project plans.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including reports, plans, contracts, and technical specifications.
• Ensure that engineering projects comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Manage the procurement process for necessary materials and services, including vendor selection, contracts, and supplier relationships.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (Master's degree or PMP certification is a plus).
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in an engineering or technical field.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and processes.
• Excellent project management skills, including proficiency in project management software.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.