Senior Engineering Project Manager Midwest or Northeast

Enercon Services, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. in Baton Rouge is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering proposals and project plans for their Nuclear Services Group. You will oversee client relationships and manage project deliverables, adhering to quality standards and timelines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, including a Bachelor's degree or PMP certification, with a background in the power generation or nuclear industries. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10 years of applicable experience in engineering or project management.
• 6+ years in power generation or nuclear industries as an Engineer or Project Manager.
• Capable of managing scope, schedule, and cost for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of engineering proposals and project plans.
• Manage client relationships and negotiate project scope.
• Develop work plans and report on project financials.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relations

Financial Oversight

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or PMP Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

ENERCON's Nuclear Services Group is seeking a Project Manager. In this role you will lead the crafting of winning engineering proposals, develop comprehensive project plans, and enforce rigorous standards to drive success and exceed client expectations. From managing schedules and budgets to fostering client relationships and seizing new opportunities, this position blends leadership, strategy, and technical expertise.

This role can be based in one of the following locations:

• Naperville, IL
• King of Prussia, PA
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Cleveland, OH
• Overland Park, KS

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Lead efforts with technical staff to develop highly detailed and winning engineering proposals, manage matrixed technical staff to ensure client deliverables meet quality standards, schedules, and technical requirements, enforce internal and external work standards, supervise sub‑contractor personnel, and communicate organizational policies, purposes, and goals.

• Project Management Excellence: Develop Nuclear Services Project Work Plans, Risk Management Plans, Communication Plans, Work Breakdown Structures, and dictionaries; develop, execute, and report on project schedules, including recovery schedules and rebaselining, and understand complex scheduling tools, earned‑value management, and reporting processes.

• Client Relations & Business Development: Foster and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, serve as the single point of contact, manage client interactions, negotiate and control project scope, support marketing efforts, identify new opportunities, prepare proposals, and follow up.

• Financial & Reporting Oversight: Formulate and develop detailed internal and federal reporting requirements, understand project financials, and regularly report on financial status and overall project performance to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or PMP Certification and 10 years of applicable experience.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in power generation, energy, utility, or nuclear industries as an Engineer or Project Manager.
• Skilled in cost/work‑hour estimating and proposal development and review.
• Capable of reporting on and managing scope, schedule, and cost for multiple projects executing simultaneously.
• Knowledge in earned‑value management, rules of credit, and progress reporting.
• Experienced in contract and non‑disclosure agreement language development and review.
• Ability to understand and work with budget and accounting processes.
• Strong coordination and team building skills.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, strategic planning, writing, communication, decision‑making, and presentation skills.
• Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and teams.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel 10‑15% of the time; travel duration may vary from a few days to a few weeks, with occasional client site assignments lasting several months.
• Candidates must meet all ENERCON Project Manager qualification requirements within the required timeframe.

Compensation Range

USD $120,000.00 – USD $175,000.00 per year.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth. Please review the potential benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.

The compensation range listed is a good‑faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon passing pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs.