Senior Project Manager

Jedson Engineering; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Impactful industrial projects

Collaborative and dynamic work enviorn

Job summary

Jedson Engineering is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Project Director to lead multi-discipline engineering projects supporting large capital investments.

The ideal candidate will manage projects from early development through detailed design and execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in an engineering environment.
• Proven experience with large-scale capital projects and engineering team coordination.
• Deep understanding of FEL phases and AWP methodology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large capital projects through FEL phases into detailed design, procurement and construction management.
• Utilize Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles to support construction planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients through clear communication and proactive problem solving.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

FEL/AWP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager/Project Director

About Jedson Engineering:

Jedson Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm serving clients in industrial markets such as pulp & paper, consumer products, chemicals, food & beverage, and heavy manufacturing. We are committed to delivering excellence in engineering through innovation, collaboration, and technical leadership.

Position Overview:

Jedson Engineering is seeking Senior Project Manager/Project Director to lead multi-discipline engineering projects supporting large capital investments. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in managing projects from early-stage development through detailed design and project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large capital projects through all FEL (Front-End Loading) phases and into detailed design, procurement and construction management.
• Utilize Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles to support construction planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients through clear communication and proactive problem solving.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in an engineering environment.
• Proven experience with large-scale capital projects and engineering team coordination.
• Deep understanding of FEL phases and AWP methodology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer and /or PMP certification is a plus.

Why Jedson?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on impactful, high-value industrial markets projects
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment