Senior Engineering Project Manager: Multi-Project Delivery

Matrix PDM Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Matrix PDM Engineering is seeking a Project Manager to lead multiple engineering projects of moderate risk and complexity in a dynamic environment. You will guide and mentor junior PMs, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and develop new business opportunities within targeted clients or regions.

The role requires a 4-year engineering or construction-related degree, 8+ years of PM/P&L experience, and PMI certification preferred. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management; or combination of equivalent education and 10 years job-related experience if no degree
• 8+ years job-related experience, prior project management/P&L experience preferred; includes 4+ previous supervisory experience
• Project Management Certification from PMI preferred
• Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; good negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of construction, design, finance and project management
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance
• Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, on schedule, within budget, and safely
• Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads with time sensitive deadlines, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project objectives
• Demonstrated dependability and self-motivation to work on projects; take initiative to resolve problems; understand resources and use resources effectively

Responsibilities

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Initiates and maintains liaison with client to facilitate engineering and construction activities, including assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project
• Represents Company at bid meetings, project meetings, strategy meetings, etc. as applicable to the project
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy, including preparing or overseeing complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, and contracting
• Plans, organizes and staffs key positions through operational department heads or subordinate project/construction managers
• Supervises and/or monitors through administrative direction of engineering to ensure project is delivered in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
• Provides technical assistance and recommends construction methods and equipment as required; initiates and maintains extra work estimating and issuance of change orders
• Responsible for profit/loss accountability for projects managed; manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and client relationships; confirms billings and collections are current
• Develops new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients, or geographical area

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Civil/Industrial Eng or Construction Management

10+ years related experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Summary
The Project Manager is primarily responsible for providing overall direction and managing multiple engineering projects of moderate level risk, scope and complexity, usually involving multiple craft disciplines; as well as developing new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients or geographical area. Works independently; subject to policies and general management direction. Provides guidance to lower level PMs on policies and procedures, where applicable.
This role can be filled in Houston, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; or Tulsa, OK.
Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Initiates and maintains liaison with client to facilitate engineering and construction activities, including assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project.
• Represents Company at bid meetings, project meetings, strategy meetings, etc. as applicable to the project.
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy, including preparing or overseeing complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, and contracting.
• Plans, organizes and staffs key positions through operational department heads or subordinate project/construction managers.
• Supervises and/or monitors through administrative direction of engineering to ensure project is delivered in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures as necessary.
• Provides technical assistance (i.e., interpretation of drawings) and recommends construction methods and equipment as required. Initiates and maintains extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Responsible for profit/loss accountability for projects managed. Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintains good relationship with client. Confirms project billings and collections are current.
• Develops new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients, or geographical area.
  

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management; or combination of equivalent education and 10 years job-related experience if no degree
• 8+ years job-related experience, prior project management/P&L experience preferred; includes 4+ previous supervisory experience
• Project Management Certification from PMI preferred
• Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; good negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of construction, design, finance and project management
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance
• Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, on schedule, within budget, and safely
• Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads with time sensitive deadlines, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project objectives
• Demonstrated dependability and self-motivation to work on projects; take initiative to resolve problems; understand resources available and use resources effectively to generate solutions
  

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Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.
At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.
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We are an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.