Senior Project Manager – Engineering & Cross-Functional Leader

AFRY Finland; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, life保险

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

AFRY USA is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex cross-functional projects in the chemical, mining, and paper industries from Birmingham, AL. You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, and mitigate risk while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen, along with a Bachelor's in engineering or architecture and PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural discipline (or equivalent).
• Prefer 5 years of engineering experience with 2–7 years managing projects.
• Familiarity with project accounting, estimating, and scheduling procedures and systems is preferred.
• Professional registration as an engineer or architect is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present to clients and technical groups.
• Industry focus: Chemical & Bio Refining, Pulp & Paper, Mining and Metals.
• Strong computer-based skills in Word, Excel, Access, Adobe, Outlook, and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Develop written project plans to establish the project charter, scope of work, cost, and schedule parameters.
• Manage the project in accordance with AFRY US ALLC’s Project Management Procedures and the contract with the client.
• Ensure compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Serve as client liaison, including initiating and participating in meetings, having authority to speak for the company.
• Supervise personnel assigned to the project team including engineers and other staff.
• Continuously monitor project status and inform management of developments affecting scope, schedule, budget, or quality.
• Participate in contract change negotiations with the client.
• Prepare project monthly reports and earned value reports.
• Coordinate preparation of resource loading plans.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Industry knowledge: chemicals & mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural discipline

Tools

MS Office suite

Project accounting software

Job description

AFRY USA is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex cross-functional projects in the chemical, mining, and paper industries from Birmingham, AL. You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, and mitigate risk while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen, along with a Bachelor's in engineering or architecture and PMP preferred.