Sr Project Manager-ENG

Zachry Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Engineering Corporation seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive engineering and EPC projects in energy, power, chemical, and agri-chemical sectors. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and act as a trusted advisor to customers to foster long-term relationships.

The role covers concept development through detailed engineering, construction support, startup, and closeout, with accountability for financial performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
• Equivalent engineering project management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering and project teams across complex EPC programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering and project teams through all phases of project execution.
• Develop and manage execution plans, staffing, budgets, schedules, and risk strategies.
• Ensure on-schedule, on-budget delivery with customer satisfaction and contract compliance.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Mentor project managers and staff to promote safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Equivalent PM experience considered

Job description

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of engineering and EPC projects within the energy, power generation, chemical, and agri-chemical industries. This role is responsible for overall project performance, including customer satisfaction, business development, engineering execution, financial performance, contract administration, and project team leadership. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, cultivate long-term relationships, identify growth opportunities, and lead multidisciplinary teams through the successful delivery of projects from concept development through detailed engineering, construction support, startup, and closeout. This position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in expanding customer relationships, growing project portfolios, and delivering critical projects for some of the industry's most recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering and project teams through all phases of project execution, from project initiation through final closeout.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, staffing plans, budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations.
• Monitor project performance, identify execution risks, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, change management, and contract compliance.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including forecasting, revenue recognition, budget management, and profitability.
• Review and approve project forecasts, invoices, and financial reports.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Business Development, Account Management & Client Leadership

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with existing and prospective customers, establishing Zachry as a trusted advisor and preferred engineering partner.
• Identify upcoming project opportunities and communicate customer needs, market intelligence, and strategic growth opportunities to company leadership.
• Support account growth initiatives and help expand Zachry's presence within key customer organizations.
• Lead customer engagement activities, including project development discussions, solution development, and strategic planning conversations.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for project execution, issue resolution, and relationship management.
• Solicit customer feedback and drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen long-term customer relationships.

Proposal Development & Project Pursuits

• Lead and support project pursuits, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Coordinate with Discipline Managers, Account Managers, and project teams to develop project scopes, execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, technical assumptions, and pricing.
• Participate in customer interviews, project award presentations, and business development activities.
• Support contract negotiations and project award activities.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and engineering staff assigned to customer portfolio execution teams.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
• Equivalent engineering project management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• 15+ years of engineering and/or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Proven experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and project financial performance.
• Experience supporting projects through engineering, construction support, startup, and project closeout.
• Demonstrated success developing, growing, and managing customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic customer accounts and long-term customer partnerships.
• Experience with business development, project pursuits, and proposal development.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring project management professionals.
• Experience within power generation, energy, chemical, industrial, or EPC project environments.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and diverse project teams.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project management tools.
• Ability to build trust with customers and identify opportunities for continued business growth.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to customer sites is required.
• Ability to perform field walkdowns in industrial environments, including climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, and accessing security-controlled areas.
• Ability to work additional hours as project demands require.