Senior Project Manager

ESP Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

PTO & Holidays

Health insurance

Education reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Pickett is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects for electric utilities, ensuring successful delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction. The role requires guiding multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior PMs, and supporting business development to expand services with existing and new clients.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety while maintaining strong client partnerships and coordinating with accounting and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects (required).
• Experience managing large or complex projects for electric utilities.
• PE registration or PMP certification (required).
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the portfolio of engineering projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities.
• Provide leadership for project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Oversee financial performance and profitability and develop recovery plans as needed.
• Maintain primary client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Lead coordination between engineering leads, project teams, and functional managers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or related engineering

PE registration

PMP certification

Tools

Project controls

Job description

We are a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: S Safety first, O Outstanding service, L Lasting relationships, V Valued teamwork and E Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Us:

We are a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: S Safety first, O Outstanding service, L Lasting relationships, V Valued teamwork and E Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the successful execution of complex engineering projects and programs for public‑owned and investor‑owned electric utilities. This role is responsible for overall project delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction across a portfolio of projects.

You will serve as a key client interface, provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior project managers, and support business development efforts to expand our services with existing and new clients.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and manage a portfolio of engineering projects for public‑owned and investor‑owned electric utilities
• Provide overall leadership for project execution including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance
• Oversee financial performance and profitability of assigned projects and develop recovery plans when needed to maintain project performance
• Serve as primary client relationship manager, maintaining strong client partnerships and identifying opportunities for additional services
• Lead coordination between engineering leads, project teams, and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
• Develop and review project financial reports, schedules, and resource forecasts in collaboration with Accounting and Project Controls
• Report project performance, financial status, schedule, and risks to both clients and internal leadership
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers, engineers, and project staff, supporting their professional development and project management capabilities
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and promote collaboration across engineering, project controls, accounting and support functions
• Support the development and improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices across the organization
• Assist with and lead proposal development, including scope definition, scheduling and cost estimates for requests for proposal (RFP) responses
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development teams to expand existing client relationships and identify new opportunities
• Prepare and present technical and project performance reports to clients and internal leadership
• Work with Accounting and Project Controls on client invoicing, project financial tracking, and accounts receivable
• Perform other duties as needed
• Work with Accounting and Project Controls on client invoicing, project financial tracking, and accounts receivable
• Perform other duties as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical or related engineering discipline (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing large or complex projects for electric utilities
• PE registration or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required)
  • Previous project management experience with a utility or engineering consulting firm strongly preferred
  • Experience in transmission line design and management (preferred)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior staff
  • Some travel is required

  So...Why Join Us?

  You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

  You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

  Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
  • VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
  • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
  • Referral Bonuses