Project Manager - Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing Projects

Merrick & Company; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Compensation & Benefits

Robust Referral Program

Performance Reviews

Professional Development

Employee Recognition

Peer Mentor Program

And More

Job summary

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead energy, manufacturing, and bioprocessing projects across multiple locations in the U.S. The role supports hybrid work arrangements and requires leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.

The position emphasizes client satisfaction, business development, and the application of PMI, CII, and AACE practices to deliver on schedule and budget while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in project execution, ideally in design engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical, civil, or chemical degrees are applicable.
• Proven PM experience for A-E firms with multi-discipline teams.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary design and construct projects.
• Solid understanding of industrial energy projects.
• Strong EV management, scheduling, and risk management.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license and insurable with Merrick.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, earned value management, technical leadership, quality control, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams with multi-discipline engineering discipline leads.
• Master and implementing industry best practices from PMI, CII and AACE.
• Inform engineering discipline leads of resource requirements.
• Travel to client sites several times per month for design meetings and developing new work.
• Contribute to business development and meeting with clients to develop scopes of work.
• Contribute to corporate and business unit strategic planning efforts.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work, including client development, proposal assistance, project planning, estimating, scheduling, and establishing project controls.
• Potentially serve as an account manager for key clients.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Earned value management

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our growing practice in energy, manufacturing and bioprocessing projects, including work in the industrial manufacturing, food and personal care, power, oil and gas, and bioprocessing industries. The position can be located in any one of these locations: Richmond, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; Newport News, Virginia; or Metro Denver, Colorado area. A hybrid work schedule will be considered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The project manager is ultimately responsible for project success and the client's satisfaction, with an emphasis on cultivating client relationships and winning future work. The vast majority of our work comes from repeat business with the project manager consistently delivering quality for our clients. As such, the project manager will:

• Oversee project planning, earned value management, technical leadership, quality control, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams with multi-discipline engineering discipline leads.
• Master and implementing industry best practices from PMI, CII and AACE.
• Inform engineering discipline leads of resource requirements.
• Travel to client sites several times per month for the purposes of design meetings and developing new work.
• Contribute to business development and meeting with clients to develop scopes of work.
• Contribute to corporate and business unit strategic planning efforts.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work. This work includes client development, proposal assistance, project planning, estimating, scheduling, and establishing project controls.
• Potentially serve as an account manager for key clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience of project execution, preferably in design engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering - all degrees considered; Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical degrees will be most applicable to this position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management for A-E firms, including managing budgeted and scheduled design effort, and demonstrate skills in developing multi-discipline teams.
• Experience executing multi disciplinary design and construct projects.
• Solid understanding of industrial energy projects, both greenfield and retrofit.
• Thorough understanding of earned value management, project scheduling, and risk management.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineering License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)
• Recent successful project experiences involving some of the following areas: industrial manufacturing, food and personal care, renewable energy, fuels, fermentation, sterile systems, boilers, water treatment, CHP and power.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Employee Ownership - All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company's success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits - Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program - Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews - Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development - Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition - Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program - Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More - Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

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