Senior Project Manager & Office Leader - Advanced Tech

SSOE Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

SSOE Group in Austin seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager and Office Leader to guide complex design-build projects in advanced technology and manufacturing sectors. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and designers, manage client relationships, and drive operational excellence across the full lifecycle.

As a dual-impact leader, you will mentor junior PMs, shape office culture, and champion AI-enabled workflows, safety, and compliance while balancing budgets

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience of 10+ years in design-build environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• PMP certification desired; additional certifications a plus.
• Experience leading office leadership and team development.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools: MS Project, Primavera P6, Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Experience leading cross-cultural, time-zone distributed teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record in business development and proposals.
• Mentoring project managers and developing talent.
• Field verifications and site walks on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle management of complex, large-scale projects within an integrated design-build framework.
• Coordinate with international and domestic client and delivery teams across scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality.
• Define and manage project scope; develop detailed scopes of work and change control processes.
• Maintain integrated, resource-loaded schedules and identify critical path activities.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines; resolve conflicts and ensure design package integration.
• Act as primary contact for clients, contractors, and regulators; lead meetings and reporting.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to protect cost, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, codes, and client specifications.
• Provide construction phase support with submittals, RFIs, and field verifications.
• Mentor junior PMs and contribute to PM processes and standards.
• Champion safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

Leadership

Communication skills

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil/Structural)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

SSOE Group in Austin seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager and Office Leader to guide complex design-build projects in advanced technology and manufacturing sectors. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and designers, manage client relationships, and drive operational excellence across the full lifecycle.

As a dual-impact leader, you will mentor junior PMs, shape office culture, and champion AI-enabled workflows, safety, and compliance while balancing budgets