Senior Project Manager

JEO Consulting Group; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance options

401K matching

Annual bonus program

Job summary

JEO Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver engineering projects while developing client relationships. The role involves collaboration across teams and requires the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of experience in project management, and strong leadership skills. JEO offers a competitive benefits package aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities.
• Lead or support proposal development.
• Represent JEO in client meetings and events.
• Provide technical oversight throughout the project delivery process.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Wyoming and/or South Dakota Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for developing client relationships, managing and delivering engineering projects, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This role blends project leadership, business development, and technical expertise, offering flexibility in technical background and client types served, including municipal, DOT, and or/private.

This position is well-suited for an experienced engineer who enjoys building trusting relationships with clients, leading complex projects, and contributing to the growth and development of engineering services and markets. The role requires a high degree of initiative, collaboration, and professional judgment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities aligned with firm capabilities and strategic objectives.
• Lead or support proposal development, including scope definition, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Represent JEO in client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations to develop firm recognition.
• Collaborate with technical departments to support market growth and service expansion efforts.
• Serve as Project Manager for assigned projects, responsible for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical oversight and sound engineering judgment throughout the project delivery process.
• Coordinate with internal staff, subconsultants, and stakeholders to deliver projects efficiently and profitably.
• Monitor project financial performance and proactively manage risks, changes, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the firm to leverage expertise and resources.
• Mentor and support engineering staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture while demonstrating ownership of work and ability to deliver positive project outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Wyoming and/or South Dakota Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant project management responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Technical background may vary (e.g., transportation, water resources, water/wastewater, land or site development, or related fields).
• Experience serving a variety of client types (e.g., municipal, DOT, private).
• Experience contributing to business development, market growth, or service expansion efforts.
• Comfortable working in a flexible, growth-oriented, and entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

With offices throughout the Midwest, JEO is proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support and protect our employees and their loved ones. In turn, we trust these benefits and rewards will amplify the pride and satisfaction you feel as an integral part of JEO. A few of the highlights include competitive salaries, insurance options, vacation/sick/flex time, 401K matching, wellness incentives, comprehensive career development support, an annual bonus program, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and much more aimed at enriching your experience with us.