Project Manager

SSOE; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program/ Incentives

Employee ownership

Benefits package

Job summary

SSOE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Industrial Facilities Design team in Phoenix, AZ and Austin, TX. You will lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale industrial facilities, directing multidisciplinary teams from concept through startup.

You will balance scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations, while mentoring other project managers and supporting business development. This is a client-facing role requiring travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture; 4 years in lieu of degree acceptable.
• 8+ years in the design industry; 5+ years as a Project Manager in engineering/construction.
• Experience with major capital industrial projects; automotive plant experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; client-facing and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for multidisciplinary project teams from planning through completion.
• Develop project execution plans, resource strategies, and delivery approaches.
• Align scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management objectives.
• Monitor financial performance, invoicing, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Drive communication, accountability, and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Mentor project managers and support project delivery excellence.
• Support business development, pursuits, proposals, and client engagements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Mentoring

Business development

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering/Construction/Architecture degree

Job description

Project Manager

Job Locations: Phoenix (AZ) and Austin (TX)

Overview

SSOE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Industrial Facilities Design team. Locations available include Phoenix (AZ) and Austin (TX). This exciting role will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale industrial and advanced manufacturing facilities for global industry leaders. From concept through startup, you will direct multidisciplinary architecture and engineering teams responsible for creating high-tech, mission-critical, and power-intensive facilities that drive innovation and economic growth.

You will lead highly visible projects involving complex stakeholder coordination, sophisticated technical requirements, and fast-paced execution environments. Success means balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations while delivering exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for multidisciplinary project teams from planning through completion.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and strategic stakeholders.
• Develop project execution plans, resource strategies, and delivery approaches.
• Align scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management objectives.
• Facilitate change management and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor financial performance, invoicing, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Manage contracts for consultants and external service providers.
• Drive communication, accountability, and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Mentor project managers and support project delivery excellence.
• Support business development, pursuits, presentations, qualifications, and fee proposals.
• Travel as necessary for client and project engagement.

What Success Looks Like

• Build trusted relationships with clients and technical leaders.
• Deliver predictable scope, cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.
• Lead major industrial facility projects through critical milestones.
• Contribute to repeat business opportunities and client satisfaction.
• Receive and provide mentoring developing group strengths.

Qualifications

Qualifications You'll Need on Day One.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture, or additional 4 (four) years of experience in the engineering or construction field in lieu of a technical degree. Registration preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in the design industry preferred, with 5+ years as a Project Manager in an engineering or construction organization.
• Managing the design of major capital industrial projects within an engineering or architecture consulting firm is required.
• Experience in automotive plants projects is highly desired.
• Strong experience in industrial/manufacturing plants projects.
• Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, new construction, building systems/components, technology, and construction administration.
• Experience with various disciplines, trades, and systems related to complex industrial facilities, with an emphasis on full project delivery.
• Experience in the execution of multi-office projects with remote teams.
• Strong capabilities with building and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and business development.
• Ability to travel to project locations for short-term visits to client sites.
• Valid driver's license and passport for potential project-related international travel.

Ideal Background

We welcome project leaders with experience delivering complex capital projects in industries such as Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Data Centers, Battery & EV, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Energy & Utilities, Mission Critical Facilities, and Industrial EPC environments.

The SSOE Difference

Unlike firms that rely heavily on external partners, SSOE's integrated architecture and engineering teams work under one roof. This allows Project Managers to spend less time navigating organizational boundaries and more time driving client value, project performance, and successful outcomes.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you enjoy solving complex challenges, influencing significant capital investments, and delivering facilities that shape the future of manufacturing and technology, we'd like to hear from you. Join a company where Project Managers are empowered to lead, innovate, and grow as owners.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Salary: $115k - $120k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks

• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work‑life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.