Senior Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support our Kansas City, KS and Tulsa, OK operations. This role focuses on leading project management, ensuring on-time delivery, and applying total quality management at client sites.

The candidate will coordinate resources, manage budgets, and contribute technically to project success. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years’ experience in consulting engineering, strong communication, and knowledge of industrial standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years related experience.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred; other engineering or construction management degrees may be substituted.
• Associates degree in Technical or Business with equivalent experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge in project management, concept development, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collect field data and client documentation for scoping and engineering.
• Prepare project engineering, procurement, and construction specifications.
• Prepare justification and project approval documentation for clients.
• Manage engineering with internal and external resources.
• Procure equipment and materials.
• Review drawings and technical specifications.
• Oversee construction solicitation and management.
• Support proposals, reports, and project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Engineering analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Other engineering or construction management degree

Technical/Business associate degree (equiv. exp.)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

CAD drafting (3D/2D)

Project management software

OSHA knowledge

GMP knowledge

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering has a Senior Project Manager position available in Kansas City, KS, Tulsa, OK and other locations as needed. This person will assist the Business Unit Manager in achieving the overall strategic objectives of the company. The primary areas of responsibility assigned to the Project Manager are project management, project delivery, and total quality management at our client site. The Project Manager is expected to bring to bear all the necessary resources to fulfill the firm's contractual obligations. The Project Manager also makes a significant technical contribution through their own efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years related experience
• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred. A BS degree in other engineering disciplines or construction management may be substituted. An associates degree in a Technical or Business program with equivalent experience may be considered. Demonstrated knowledge and capability in project management, concept development, and project delivery
• Must be organized, technically competent, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Consulting engineering experience and practical experience in industrial manufacturing strongly desired
• Knowledge and practical experience related to industrial standards (OSHA, EPA, Building Codes, GMP, etc.)
• Data Center background

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting field data and client documentation/information for use in scoping and engineering
• Preparing project engineering, procurement, and construction specifications
• Preparing justification and project approval documentation as required on behalf of clients
• Managing engineering with internal and external resources
• Managing procurement of equipment and materials
• Reviewing drawings and technical specifications
• Construction solicitation and management
• Develops and administers project budgets and fiscal controls, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate
• Professionally represents the firm in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations
• Provides technical assistance in proposal development and presentations for new work; reports and study preparation; and project delivery
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the BU Manager and client managers as deemed appropriate

Working Environment and Physical Effort

• Work is performed in a typical interior/office space, industrial manufacturing work environment, and outside
• Some projects may require extended times of travel/on-site upwards of 70% depending on location of the site.
• Must have valid drivers license and ability to drive to client sites
• Physical effort will include walking around plant sites, climbing ladders and platforms
• Seeing, color perception, hearing, and clear speech are required
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk

Skills

• All WM employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• 3D or 2D drafting capabilities a plus
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools
• Ability to analyze comprehensive business processes, perform in-depth work analyses, and develop computer-generated flow charts

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Behaviors

• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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