Project Manager II Birmingham Published on 2026-09-03

AFRY Finland; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, life保险

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

AFRY USA is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex cross-functional projects in the chemical, mining, and paper industries from Birmingham, AL. You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, and mitigate risk while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen, along with a Bachelor's in engineering or architecture and PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural discipline (or equivalent).
• Prefer 5 years of engineering experience with 2–7 years managing projects.
• Familiarity with project accounting, estimating, and scheduling procedures and systems is preferred.
• Professional registration as an engineer or architect is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present to clients and technical groups.
• Industry focus: Chemical & Bio Refining, Pulp & Paper, Mining and Metals.
• Strong computer-based skills in Word, Excel, Access, Adobe, Outlook, and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Develop written project plans to establish the project charter, scope of work, cost, and schedule parameters.
• Manage the project in accordance with AFRY US ALLC’s Project Management Procedures and the contract with the client.
• Ensure compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Serve as client liaison, including initiating and participating in meetings, having authority to speak for the company.
• Supervise personnel assigned to the project team including engineers and other staff.
• Continuously monitor project status and inform management of developments affecting scope, schedule, budget, or quality.
• Participate in contract change negotiations with the client.
• Prepare project monthly reports and earned value reports.
• Coordinate preparation of resource loading plans.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry knowledge: chemicals & mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural discipline

Tools

MS Office suite

Project accounting software

Job description

The ProjectManager II leads complex, cross‑functional projects by defining scope, managing budgets, resources, and schedules, and proactively mitigating risk to ensure stakeholder satisfaction. This role champions best practices and requires strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen.The ProjectManager IIrepresentsthe company in delivering successful project outcomes andretainsfull authority and accountability throughout the contract lifecycle.

SCOPE:

Develop written project planstoestablishthe project“charter”definition,thescope of work, cost,and schedule parameters.

Manage the projectin accordance withAFRY USALLC’sProjectManagementProcedures and the contractual agreement with the client.

Ensure compliance withscope,schedule, budget,and quality requirements.

Serve as client liaison, includinginitiating andparticipatinginmeetings and conferences, having the authority to speak for thecompany.

Supervise personnel assigned to the projectteam. Direct supervision may include project engineers,discipline engineers,other engineering consultants,home office and/or resident construction management, and project support service personnel including procurement,project control, estimating,schedulingand administration.

Continuouslymonitortheprojectstatus, keeping the client andAFRYmanagement informed of developments that may affect scope,schedule, budget,quality,financial performance, and client relations.

Participate inthenegotiation of contract changes with the client.

Ensure proper documentation of meetings, agreements,and conversationsthatmay affect contract commitments.

Assistin the preparation of proposals,marketing material,andsales oftechnical presentations.

Prepare a Project Procedures Manual, Design Criteria Document, and/or Field Procedure Manual,ifappropriate, and other project controls to encompass all phases of the work.

Assist Department Managers and Client Relations staff with client contracts, presentations,and qualificationmaterials.

Coordinate the receipt ofall information coming into the office on a project anddisseminateit to the designteamand others asappropriate.

Coordinate the work with other engineering disciplines,whererequired,for project continuity.

Monitor/report scope.

Monitor/report schedule and costs.

Prepare project monthly reports.

Coordinate preparation of earned value reports.

Coordinate preparation of resource loading plan.

Qualifications

RELATIONSHIPS:

This role reports to a designated Executive Sponsor for each project and collaborates with teams across all departments,leveragingin-houseexpertise. The position may be accountable to multiple Executive Sponsors simultaneously, depending on project assignments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSREQUIRED:

Mustpossessin-depth knowledge and a working backgroundinproject management principles.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecturaldiscipline or equivalent combination of academic training and related engineering experience.

Prefer5yearsofengineering experience with a minimum of 2 to 7years ofmanaging projects.

Familiarity withprojectaccounting, estimating, and scheduling proceduresand systemsis preferred.

Professional registration as an engineer or architect is preferred.

PMP certification is preferred.

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to make effective presentations to clients and technical groups.

Industry focus: Chemical & Bio Refining, Pulp & Paper, Mining and Metals.

Strong computer-based skills in relevant software programs, such as Word, Excel, Access, Adobe, Outlook,and Windows.

Industrial based role, not an information technology role.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

Proactive leader with a proven ability to manage multiple projects or large-scale initiatives in high-pressure environments. Thrives both independently and as a collaborative member of multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, a dedicated work ethic, and flexibility to travel as needed for project assignments.Advances business growth through a revenue‑generating mindset.

Company Description

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 18,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start‑up services. We provide to our client’s world‑class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best‑in‑class management and technical consulting, multi‑disciplinary engineering design, on‑site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths.

Additional Information

AFRY USA offers you:

• Competitive performance‑oriented compensation
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays
• Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
• You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.