Project Manager - Building Design

Olsson; North Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Health care

Job summary

Olsson’s Facility Engineering and Design team seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager (PM III) to lead high‑quality facility engineering projects from concept through completion. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams, guide execution, and serve as a trusted partner to clients.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, a track record of leading engineering or design projects in a consulting setting, and solid understanding of project management fundamentals such as scope,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading engineering or design projects in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals: scope, schedule, budget, coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary facility engineering design projects from planning through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and overall performance.
• Coordinate between engineering disciplines, designers, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to design reviews as needed.
• Support collaboration across teams to ensure alignment, quality, and efficiency.
• Communicate project updates to internal teams and clients clearly.
• Identify and help manage project risks, changes, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Contribute to project delivery standards and best practices.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

PM fundamentals

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative withtheir talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson’s Facility Engineering and Design Team delivers innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of markets, including commercial developments, healthcare, laboratories, education, data centers, and military facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager (PM III) to join our team. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys leading projects while continuing to stay connected to the technical work.

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering projects from concept through completion. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, guide project execution, and serve as a trusted partner to both internal teams and clients.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the successful delivery of multidisciplinary facility engineering design projects from planning through completion
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and overall performance
• Serve as a key point of coordination between engineering disciplines, designers, and stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to design reviews as needed
• Support collaboration across teams to ensure alignment, quality, and efficiency
• Communicate project updates, priorities, and technical information clearly to both internal teams and clients
• Identify and help manage project risks, changes, and opportunities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness
• Contribute to consistent project delivery standards and best practices
• Support mentoring and development of team members

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience leading engineering or design projects in a consulting or professional services environment
• Understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget, and coordination)
• Ability to balance technical contributions with project leadership responsibilities

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$136,000—$187,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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