Project Manager - Electrical

Nexus Engineering Group; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead engineering projects with a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction. In this pivotal role, you will foster a collaborative environment, manage project scopes, and ensure alignment with budgets and schedules. Your expertise will guide the team through complex challenges while maintaining strong client relationships. Join a distinguished firm known for its integrity and innovative approach, where your contributions will directly impact project success and client goals. This is an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and supportive workplace dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Collaborative Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in consulting.
• EIT certification desired; PE and PMP certifications are a plus.
• Expertise in identifying and solving engineering issues.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safety culture and facilitate team collaboration.
• Develop project proposals, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor project quality and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

AutoCAD

PLANT 3-D

Job description

Manages overall project and assists in establishing project-specific objectives and policies. Facilitates continuous collaboration with discipline managers and technical leads, enforces company and project policies, maintains close client relationships, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Performs all functions and responsibilities in partnership with the company’s culture, vision, ethics, and code of conduct. The position has profit/loss reporting responsibility for assigned projects with a recommendation plan for recovery in case of a loss.

Responsibilities

• Establish a healthy safety culture for the project team by consistently presenting brief safety talks during team project meetings.
• Enable a collaborative and trusting environment allowing team members to express their opinions, leading to team alignment on key issues and strategies.
• Implement company policies and procedures.
• Develop and review project proposals or plans to determine and establish schedules, work plans, budgets, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
• Translate the plan by working with the Nexus scheduler to plan the sequence of engineering tasks and other key activities, obtaining buy-in from internal and external project teams.
• Document meetings and decisions, including the who, what, where, why, and their impact on scope, budget, schedule, and safety.
• Work with the project services team to review and confirm project controls data (earned values, schedule, and cost performance) and issue status reports to the client as required.
• Identify project scope changes, estimate the cost of changes, issue change notices to the client for approval, and follow up on formal change orders.
• Provide project quality assurance by monitoring the completeness of Nexus’s standard quality procedures.
• Identify and document project risks with recommended mitigation plans. Facilitate risk review meetings with the client.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and stage gate work processes and deliverables.
• Capture lessons learned and document them within the Nexus lessons learned database.
• Continuously expand and update professional knowledge and skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in a consulting organization.
• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (required); an advanced degree is a plus.
• EIT certification desired; PE and PMP certifications are a plus.
• Experience leading and managing engineering projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
• Proven ability to manage discipline and project team work within budgets.
• Expertise in identifying and solving ambiguous engineering and management issues.
• Advanced knowledge of industry standards (API, ASME, ASTM, PIP, etc.).
• Working knowledge of industry safety and risk management practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, and PLANT 3-D.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients.
• Experience in building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership skills, with an emphasis on mentoring and collaboration.
• Deep understanding of business challenges and effective management capabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of process and personal safety, including risk management techniques.

Competitive Benefits

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Why Nexus?

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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