Senior Project Engineering Manager

Dayzim; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave

Parental leave and family leave

Voluntary benefits and pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann seeks a Senior Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering discipline across major projects. You will manage cost, schedule, and quality, ensuring timely delivery of engineering components, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will guide engineering teams, coordinate with clients, and enforce governance, scheduling, and documentation standards to meet industry expectations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in project engineering or project management roles.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required (Bachelor or Master).
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in compliance with state requirements is mandatory.
• Preference for candidates with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medium to large-scale engineering projects, ensuring specifications, documentation, and permitting compliance.
• Develop and monitor detailed project schedules, ensuring milestones align with contractual obligations and manage liquidated damages impact.
• Coordinate RFIs, DCRs, and FCRs; support field engineering teams to align on-site activities with project needs.
• Lead policy development, regulatory compliance, and risk assessments; contribute to proposals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

MS Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

MS Office

Job description

As a Senior Project Engineering Manager at D&Z, you will play a critical leadership role guiding the engineering discipline within major projects. Your expert management will ensure seamless coordination among engineering and design leads, steering them towards the successful and timely delivery of all engineering components. You hold accountability for the comprehensive oversight of engineering deliverables, encompassing adherence to schedule, budget management, and rigorous document control processes.

Your leadership fosters effective multidisciplinary communication, ensuring alignment across diverse engineering functions to support project objectives. By managing cost, schedule, and quality controls, you directly influence project performance and client satisfaction, while cultivating a collaborative environment that motivates teams to excel and innovate. This pivotal role demands strategic vision and operational excellence to drive engineering success that meets rigorous industry standards and client expectations.

As the Senior Project Engineering Manager, here is the work you'll do:

• Oversee and independently manage medium to large-scale engineering projects, ensuring comprehensive execution of engineering efforts including specifications, documentation, and compliance with permitting requirements. You will coordinate and monitor supplier and contractor performance, providing technical guidance to resolve complex challenges and optimize project outcomes.
• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed project schedules, assuring that all technical, equipment, and documentation milestones are achievable and align with contractual obligations. Regularly evaluate the impact of prime contract liquidated damages on engineering schedules to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate construction interface activities by integrating engineering data with build processes, supporting Request for Information (RFI), Design Change Request (DCR), and Field Change Request (FCR) workflows. Collaborate closely with field engineering teams to ensure on-site support aligns with project needs and specifications.
• Lead department and cross-organizational initiatives to develop, recommend, and enforce engineering policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance standards. Engage with clients to clarify specifications, resolve technical issues, and contribute to proposal development including risk assessments and project assumptions.
• Plan and assign work schedules for engineering teams, providing leadership, mentorship, and technical oversight. Monitor project progress rigorously, initiating corrective actions to ensure goals, quality benchmarks, and timelines are consistently met.
• Define the scope of engineering services and deliverables in alignment with Request for Quote/Proposal (RFQ/RFP) requirements. Clarify Delegation of Responsibility (DOR) and points of interface, assist in selecting technology providers, and specify key deliverables such as General Arrangements, site layouts, and electrical one-line diagrams. Contribute to procurement and subcontracting strategies based on comprehensive project design data including site conditions and environmental factors.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Proven expertise in managing complex engineering projects from conception through completion, including cost estimation, budgeting, and schedule control with a keen ability to lead diverse engineering teams effectively.
• Strong organizational skills enabling successful oversight of multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• A broad and deep technical foundation across various engineering disciplines, allowing you to interpret and communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that support effective collaboration with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, complemented by experience with AutoCAD and Bluebeam; familiarity with Revit software is an advantage, enhancing project documentation and visualization capabilities.

And if you have these qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required, demonstrating the foundational knowledge essential for this leadership role.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is acceptable and valued, indicative of advanced expertise and commitment to the profession.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in compliance with the relevant State Board requirements is mandatory, ensuring recognized professional standards and competence.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in engineering, including a minimum of 5 years in project engineering or project management roles, with preference given to those with a background in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $136,480 - $204,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

• medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage
• life, AD&D and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off
• voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Notices to Applicants
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail] , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.