Engineering Projects & Accounts Lead

ADF Engineering, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Formal Training

Job summary

ADF Engineering seeks a Project & Accounts Manager in Omaha, NE, to lead engineering projects from initiation through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to key client accounts. You will drive project execution, client relationships, and growth opportunities to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and high quality.

The role blends project management with account management, requiring collaboration with technical teams and business development to secure repeat business and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience managing engineering, capital, manufacturing, industrial, or consulting projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scope, resources, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing client relationships in a professional services, engineering consulting, or technical sales environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management software, CRM systems, and financial tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from proposal handoff through project closeout, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project performance, financial metrics, resource utilization, and profitability.
• Conduct regular internal project reviews to proactively identify and mitigate risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Facilitate meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Negotiate project scope, schedules, budgets, and contract modifications with clients as required.
• Foster client satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and resolving concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities within existing client accounts to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate with technical and business development teams to prepare proposals, budgets, and project execution strategies.
• Track and report key account activities, project status, sales pipeline, and revenue forecasts.
• Support company growth initiatives through networking, client visits, industry events, and business development activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, financial records, and CRM/account management information.
• Champion a culture of safety, operational excellence, innovation, and client-centric service.
• 60-70% Project Management and 30-40% Accounts/Client Relationship Management

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM systems

PM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADF Engineering seeks a Project & Accounts Manager in Omaha, NE, to lead engineering projects from initiation through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to key client accounts. You will drive project execution, client relationships, and growth opportunities to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and high quality.

The role blends project management with account management, requiring collaboration with technical teams and business development to secure repeat business and