Senior Project Manager - Controls Engineering

Ultipro; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee controls projects from initiation through completion, focusing on controlling costs, schedules, and resources while building strong client and vendor relationships.

The role requires proactive leadership, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with PMP certification being beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to lead teams.
• 6–8 years of experience as a Project Manager and PMP certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manages small to large-scale projects for clients independently with minimal oversight.
• Develops, manages, and controls project costs and schedules.
• Directs resources and manages end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Guides client decisions to deliver the best solution for their business.
• Leads and develops a high-performing project team.
• Maintains client and vendor relations and reports progress regularly.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering, Construction Management or related field)

PMP certification beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Controls Engineering

Job Category: Management

Requisition Number: SENIO003846

• Posted : July 28, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering has a Senior Project Manager - Controls opportunity in Richmond, VA. This person is responsible for independently managing small to large-scale projects for clients, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through completion. This role focuses on controlling project costs, schedules, and resources while fostering strong relationships with clients and vendors. The Project Manager guides clients in decision-making, ensures solutions align with business needs, and delivers projects that meet or exceed expectations. This position requires proactive leadership, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAll areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in “other related duties as assigned”:

• Manages small to large-scale projects for clients independently with minimal oversight
• May be responsible for managing and supporting multiple projects at once
• Develops, manages, and controls project costs
• Develops, manages, and controls project schedules
• Manages and directs resources appropriately for the project
• Manages the end-to-end project lifecycle for assigned projects
• Guides the client in project decisions, ensuring the best solution for their business
• Responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver on goals and objectives of the project
• Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met
• Maintains regular contact with client and reports on project progress, issues, and accomplishments to both the client & Wunderlich-Malec
• Accountable for project and/or program success
• Responsible for representing the client as an OPM as needed, managing third parties as a client representative
• Responsible for understanding, staying updated on, and abiding by the Employee Handbook as written

Qualifications/Requirements

• Consistently maintains a positive and encouraging attitude
• Forward-looking and focused on the best resolution
• Proactively seeks and accepts new challenges
• Organized and prompt
• Servant leader focus to leadership and advocates for their people before themselves
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work and interact effectively with customers and co-workers
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Works well in high stress environment

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering, Construction Management or related field)
• Servant leader, who loves to see others succeed and is energized being part of a team
• Exemplary communication skills
• 6-8 years of experience as a Project Manager
• Experience in Data Center construction and build out desired
• PMP certification beneficial

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Work ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Work:
  • Office desk/cubicle environment
  • Extensive computer use
  • Occasional Control Panel powered checkouts in panel shops or customer site
  • Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Driving
• Travel to customer sites

Our People

• Empowered Individuals – Employee owned, we are able to hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions
• Rewarded & Motivated – Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated
• Positive Attitudes – Dedicated experts are committed in the long-run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project
• Knowledgeable – Recognized industry experts reinforced with ongoing training remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions

*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.

Salary RangeThe expected Salary range is $145,000 - $180,000 annually depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

Salary RangeThe expected Salary range is $145,000 - $180,000 annually depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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

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