Senior Engineering Project Manager (P&L, Multi-Project)

Matrix PDM Engineering; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Matrix PDM Engineering seeks a seasoned Project Manager to guide multiple engineering projects of moderate risk and complexity. You will lead cross-discipline teams, ensure budgets and schedules are met, and cultivate new business opportunities within targeted clients or regions.

Virtually all responsibilities involve directing project scope, resources, estimates, and performance standards per corporate policy, while mentoring other PMs and maintaining client relations.

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

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. 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Matrix PDM Engineering seeks a seasoned Project Manager to guide multiple engineering projects of moderate risk and complexity. You will lead cross-discipline teams, ensure budgets and schedules are met, and cultivate new business opportunities within targeted clients or regions.

Virtually all responsibilities involve directing project scope, resources, estimates, and performance standards per corporate policy, while mentoring other PMs and maintaining client relations.