Project Manager - Engineering

Stone Peak Recruiting; San Diego (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruiting firm in San Diego is seeking a Project Manager for its engineering team. This leadership position entails managing projects from planning to execution while ensuring high team satisfaction. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in engineering or consulting, with 5+ years in project management. Success in this role requires excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and MS Excel. Expect travel of about 25% annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with an engineering, consulting, or design firm.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager with proven success.
• Demonstrated success delivering numerous projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from planning through commissioning and ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate and lead multiple internal and external resources.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Project Manager - Engineering

San Diego, CA

About the Job

The project management role is a leadership position in our design-build delivery model. Typical responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from planning through commissioning including developing key objectives for each project and ensuring the objectives are achieved


• Developing detailed project plans including scope, budget and schedule


• Managing project execution, including design-only and design-build projects


• Coordinating, managing and leading multiple internal and external resources


• Preparing bid packages, bid tabulations, and participating in contract negotiations for building and process manufacturing systems


• On-site construction project coordination and management


• Developing and leading talent within our organization


• Supporting industry trade shows and sales calls

This role requires excellent leadership, organization and time management skills as you will wear many hats at once. The role is also technical and client facing. Those finding success in the role typically have a technical background - which they apply daily - and are professional, self-motivated, and energetic with excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

About You

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with an engineering, consulting, or design firm


• 5+ years as a Project Manager with proven track record of successful project management


• A bachelor’s degree in a related field


• Demonstrated success delivering numerous projects delivered on time, meeting requirements, with high team satisfaction.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills


• Attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Travel to client and equipment manufacturer locations will be required of this position. Candidates should expect overnight travel not less than 25% of the year though this figure is project dependent and may vary significantly year-to-year.