Senior Project Manager - Structures

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead multi-discipline project teams in Newark, NJ. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in project management. Duties include coordinating project activities, managing client relations, and ensuring deliverables align with budgetary constraints. The position offers a supportive workforce environment promoting leadership and strategic planning. Preferred candidates are those with PMP certifications and local experience with agencies like NJDOT.

Qualifications

10 years related experience.
At least 5 years of project management experience.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate work of multi-discipline teams across project lifecycle.
Track financial aspects of projects to ensure budget compliance.
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development.

Skills

PMP certification

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

In the role of Senior Engineering Project Manager – Structures, we’ll count on you to:

Direct and coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
Take responsibility for all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within the parameters of an agreed‑to budget and schedule
Work with Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
Implement QA/QC procedures
Supervise large project staffs and act as a mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers
Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification
Experience with agencies such as NJDOT, NJTA
Preference is given to local candidates
Prior experience with an A/E/C firm

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10 years related experience
At least 5 years of project management experience
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus)
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
Active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary Location

United States — New Jersey — Newark

Other Locations

United States — New Jersey — Pennington

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Bridges and Structures