Engineering Project Manager West Coast

Enercon; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

ENERCON Services, Inc. in California seeks a Project Manager to lead engineering proposals, develop comprehensive project plans, and drive schedules, budgets, and client relations across nuclear projects.

You will oversee quality, timelines, and performance while exploring new opportunities and ensuring compliance with internal standards. The role requires advanced leadership, strong communication, and experience in cost control, earned value management, and contract language.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or PMP Certification with 10 years' experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in power generation, energy, utility or nuclear industries as an Engineer or Project Manager.
• Skilled in cost / workhour estimating and proposal development and review.
• Capable of reporting on and managing scope, schedule, and cost for multiple projects executing simultaneously.
• Knowledge in earned value management, rules of credit, and progress reporting.
• Experienced in contract and non-disclosure agreement language development and review.
• Ability to understand and work with budget and accounting processes.
• Strong coordination and team building skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, strategic planning, writing, communication, decision-making, and presentation skills.
• Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and teams.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time; may require client site assignments for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts with technical staff to develop detailed and winning engineering proposals.
• Develop Nuclear Services Project Work Plans, Risk Management Plans, Communication Plans, Work Breakdown Structures, and Dictionaries.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients; serve as single point of contact for assigned projects; manage scope and opportunities.
• Provide financial reporting and update management on project performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Communication

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

10 years of experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

ENERCON's Nuclear Services Group is seeking a Project Manager. In this role, you will lead the charge in crafting winning engineering proposals alongside our talented technical team, ensuring meticulous detail and innovation. Develop comprehensive project plans and enforce rigorous standards to drive success and exceed client expectations. From managing schedules and budgets to fostering client relationships and seizing new opportunities, this role is the ultimate blend of leadership, strategy, and technical expertise. This role will be in the following location:

• San Luis Obispo, CA

Responsibilities

Imagine a day where you’re leading a team to craft winning engineering proposals and develop detailed project plans that ensure success from start to finish. You’re at the center of complex scheduling, managing client relationships, and driving project performance, all while overseeing quality, budgets, and timelines to deliver exceptional results and seize new opportunities.

• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Lead efforts with technical staff to develop highly detailed and winning engineering proposals. Manage matrixed technical staff to ensure client deliverables meet quality standards, schedules, and technical requirements. Enforce internal and external work standards/schedules, supervise sub-contractor personnel, and communicate organizational policies, purposes, and goals to subordinates
• Project Management Excellence: Develop Nuclear Services Project Work Plans, Risk Management Plans, Communication Plans, Work Breakdown Structures, and Dictionaries. Responsible for development, execution, and reporting of project schedules, including preparing recovery schedules and rebaselining schedules. Understand complex scheduling tools including earned value management and reporting processes
• Client Relations & Business Development: Foster and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, serving as the single point of contact for assigned projects. Manage client interactions, negotiating and controlling project scope to client and company satisfaction. Support marketing efforts, including identification of new opportunities, proposal preparation, and follow-up
• Financial & Reporting Oversight: Formulate and develop detailed internal and Federal reporting requirements. Understand project financials and be able to regularly report on financial status and overall project performance to management #LI-MB1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR PMP Certification and 10 years' applicable experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in power generation, energy, utility or nuclear industries as an Engineer or Project Manager
• Skilled in cost / workhour estimating and proposal development and review
• Capable of reporting on and managing scope, schedule, and cost for multiple projects executing simultaneously
• Knowledge in earned value management, rules of credit, and progress reporting
• Experienced in contract and non-disclosure agreement language development and review
• Ability to understand and work with budget and accounting processes
• Strong coordination and team building skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, strategic planning, writing, communication, decision-making, and presentation skills
• Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and teams
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel between 10-15% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks. Position may occasionally require a client site assignment lasting several months at a time
• Candidates must meet all ENERCON Project Manager qualification requirements within the required timeframe

Compensation Range

USD $107,200.00 - USD $160,800.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

The compensation range listed is a good‑faith estimate of the compensationexpected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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