Senior Project Manager - Heavy Industrial - Hammond, IN

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Supplemental insurance options

Company-paid life and AD&D

Company-paid short-term disability

Maternity and bonding leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. in Hammond, IN is seeking a Senior Project Manager with heavy industrial experience to lead the delivery of complex, multi-discipline projects and to guide a team of project managers.

The role emphasizes client engagement, project controls, and strategic growth, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel to sites as needed. A PE or PMP is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-discipline projects in industrial or infrastructure environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading and supervising project managers or project teams.
• Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin control.
• Experience in heavy industrial sectors (oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, steel, or specialty chemicals).
• Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.
• Strong understanding of project management tools, systems, and performance metrics (including earned value).

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery aligns with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Provide oversight, direction, and escalation support to project managers across technical, operational, and commercial matters
• Monitor portfolio performance using established metrics (e.g., earned value, margin performance, schedule adherence) and implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure consistent application of project management processes, including risk management, change control, forecasting, and reporting
• Drive accountability for project financial performance, including revenue recognition, cost control, and margin improvement
• Serve as a senior client interface, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts across assigned markets
• Proactively identify additional opportunities within existing client engagements, including follow-on work, program expansion, and cross-service offerings
• Partner with Operations leadership to support growth strategies within targeted regions and accounts
• Lead or support proposal development efforts, including scope definition, execution approach, resource planning, and pricing strategies
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and industry events to strengthen Orbital’s market presence and brand
• Provide input on contract terms, risk positioning, and commercial strategy to ensure alignment with company objectives
• Drive client satisfaction by ensuring project teams are responsive, proactive, and aligned with client expectations
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, establishing clear expectations and performance standards
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support career development planning
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project management team
• Support onboarding and training initiatives to strengthen project delivery capabilities and consistency
• Champion standardized project management tools, methodologies, and PMO practices across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, including lessons learned, efficiency gains, and process enhancements
• Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with engineering and functional leaders to optimize resource allocation and workload balancing
• Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

EVM

Client relationships

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

PMO tools

Job description

Job Title

Senior Project Manager

Location

Hybrid; Hammond, IN

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager with Heavy Industrial experience to lead the successful delivery of complex, multi-discipline projects while providing direct leadership, oversight, and development of a team of project managers. This position serves as a critical link between project execution and client engagement, ensuring consistent delivery performance while actively supporting business development and growth initiatives.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager with Heavy Industrial experience to lead the successful delivery of complex, multi-discipline projects while providing direct leadership, oversight, and development of a team of project managers. This position serves as a critical link between project execution and client engagement, ensuring consistent delivery performance while actively supporting business development and growth initiatives. The role requires strong technical and commercial acumen, with a focus on building client relationships, driving repeat business, and enhancing overall project delivery excellence. This is a hybrid role with a strong preference for candidates located in the Greater Hammond, IN Region. The position requires regular engagement with regional project teams and clients, including periodic travel to project sites and offices as needed to support successful project delivery and business development activities.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Project & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery aligns with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Provide oversight, direction, and escalation support to project managers across technical, operational, and commercial matters
• Monitor portfolio performance using established metrics (e.g., earned value, margin performance, schedule adherence) and implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure consistent application of project management processes, including risk management, change control, forecasting, and reporting
• Drive accountability for project financial performance, including revenue recognition, cost control, and margin improvement

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as a senior client interface, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts across assigned markets
• Proactively identify additional opportunities within existing client engagements, including follow-on work, program expansion, and cross-service offerings
• Partner with Operations leadership to support growth strategies within targeted regions and accounts
• Lead or support proposal development efforts, including scope definition, execution approach, resource planning, and pricing strategies
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and industry events to strengthen Orbital’s market presence and brand
• Provide input on contract terms, risk positioning, and commercial strategy to ensure alignment with company objectives
• Drive client satisfaction by ensuring project teams are responsive, proactive, and aligned with client expectations

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, establishing clear expectations and performance standards
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support career development planning
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project management team
• Support onboarding and training initiatives to strengthen project delivery capabilities and consistency

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Champion standardized project management tools, methodologies, and PMO practices across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, including lessons learned, efficiency gains, and process enhancements
• Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with engineering and functional leaders to optimize resource allocation and workload balancing

Other Duties

• Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Hybrid; Hammond, IN

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-discipline projects in industrial or infrastructure environments
• 3+ years of experience leading and supervising project managers or project teams
• Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin control
• Experience in heavy industrial sectors (e.g., oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, steel, or specialty chemicals)
• Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
• Strong understanding of project management tools, systems, and performance metrics (including earned value management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or equivalent certification
• Experience operating within a structured PMO or program management environment

Salary Range

$120,000 - $180,000 (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, company-paid maternity and bonding leave, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital

Powered by People, Driven by Solutions. Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands‑on mentality, and world‑wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best‑practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.