Project Manager - Energy/Solutions for Industry

Ramboll; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Solutions for Industry portfolio, delivering industrial EPC/EPCM and energy-transition projects. You will own client relationships and drive scope, schedule, and budget from setup through closeout, coordinating with engineers, schedulers, and construction managers.

The role supports hybrid work with site travel as needed, and requires strong project controls, risk management, and leadership to meet client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline plus 6+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital projects from initiation through closeout, including budget, schedule, and client-relationship ownership.
• Experience in the energy transition, industrial manufacturing, or heavy-industrial construction sectors is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project planning and execution by managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk.
• Align clients, project teams, and subcontractors around objectives and success criteria.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams to achieve goals related to quality, cost, schedule, safety, and delivery.
• Monitor project financial and operational performance, procurement, and governance compliance.
• Report project performance to leadership and oversee closeout activities, including client acceptance and final invoicing.

Skills

Project controls

Earned value

Schedule analysis

Reading drawings

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

WBS/CBS development

Maconomy ERP

Job description

Project Manager - Energy/Solutions for Industry

• Full-time

Project Manager - Energy/Solutions for Industry

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is seeking an experienced, driven Project Manager to join our growing Solutions for Industry (S4I) team, delivering complex industrial, advanced-manufacturing, and energy-transition projects for some of the world's most demanding clients. Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, and empowering culture. When you start with Ramboll, you will be joining a company that strives to make a difference for our employees, clients, and society, taking on increasing responsibility while relying on experienced leaders and colleagues who support your growth.

Joining Ramboll

As our new Project Manager, you will own the client relationship as the primary point of contact and lead the day-to-day delivery of industrial EPC/EPCM and advanced-manufacturing projects within our Solutions for Industry group, managing scope, schedule, and budget from project setup through closeout. You will also provide and drive the project execution strategy for each assignment, setting the approach to scope, risk, and resourcing and aligning the project team around it. You will work alongside project owners, engineering managers, schedulers, construction managers, and discipline leads to deliver projects that meet client objectives, quality standards, and Ramboll's project executionclient objectives, quality standards, and Ramboll's project execution requirements. This position may be considered hybrid, with travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle, building trusted relationships, managing expectations, and identifying opportunities for future work.
• Lead project planning and execution by managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk to successfully deliver complex projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Align clients, project teams, and subcontractors around project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria while proactively managing scope changes and resolving issues.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams to achieve goals related to quality, cost, schedule, safety, and sustainable project delivery.
• Monitor project financial and operational performance, manage procurement and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with Ramboll's project governance standards.
• Report project performance to leadership, mitigate project risks, and oversee project closeout activities, including client acceptance, final invoicing, lessons learned, and client satisfaction follow-up.

Your Starting Point for Constant Growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, plus 6+ years of relevant project management experience in industrial, EPC/EPCM, or advanced-manufacturing environments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar capital projects from initiation through closeout, including budget, schedule, and client-relationship ownership.
• Experience in the energy transition, industrial manufacturing, or heavy-industrial construction sectors is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of project controls, including earned value management, resource/cost loading, and schedule (critical path) analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) development.
• Experience with project financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Maconomy or a similar ERP).
• Lead cross-discipline project teams, including engineers, construction managers, schedulers, and procurement specialists.
• Develop and drive the project execution strategy for each assignment, translating it into execution plans, risk registers, and contingency plans that align the project team around a clear path to delivery.
• Facilitate client and internal steering‑committee meetings, and represent Ramboll in client‑facing project reviews.
• Mentor and develop junior project staff, and support succession planning within the project delivery team.
• Proactively manage change orders, claims, and project risk related to quality, safety, schedule, and revenue recognition.
• Work closely with Project Owners, Engineering Managers, and Construction Managers to align delivery across the project lifecycle.
• Maintain clear, regular communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Professional Attributes

• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment under schedule and budget pressure.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and client‑service excellence.

Preferred Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or a similar project management certification preferred.

Welcome to Our Solutions for Industry Division

Solutions for Industry partners with clients across advanced manufacturing, energy, and other industrial sectors to deliver capital projects that support the transition to a more sustainable, resilient industrial base. Our project delivery teams combine engineering, construction management, and project controls expertise to execute complex programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Ready to join us?

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation wereasonablyexpect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well‑being, professional development, and work‑life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.