Strategic Project & Accounts Leader – Engineering

ADF Engineering, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with company matching andProfit

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan

Formal Training

Job summary

ADF Engineering, Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a Project & Accounts Manager to lead engineering projects from initiation to completion while managing key client accounts and pursuing new business opportunities.

You will guide project execution, client communication, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality, schedule, and profitability. The role combines project leadership and account management, with travel to client sites as required, in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience managing engineering, capital, manufacturing, industrial, or consulting projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scope, resources, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing client relationships in a professional services or engineering environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management software, CRM systems, and financial tracking tools.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from proposal handoff through project closeout, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project performance, financial metrics, resource utilization, and profitability.
• Conduct regular internal project reviews to proactively identify and mitigate risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Facilitate meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Negotiate project scope, schedules, budgets, and contract modifications with clients as required.
• Foster client satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and resolving concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities within existing client accounts to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate with technical and business development teams to prepare proposals, budgets, and project execution strategies.
• Track and report key account activities, project status, sales pipeline, and revenue forecasts.
• Support company growth initiatives through networking, client visits, industry events, and business development activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, financial records, and CRM/account management information.
• Champion a culture of safety, operational excellence, innovation, and client-centric service.
• 60-70% Project Management and 30-40% Accounts/Client Relationship Management

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting and financial tracking

Negotiation

Communication and presentation

Team leadership

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Project management software

Financial tracking tools

Job description

ADF Engineering, Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a Project & Accounts Manager to lead engineering projects from initiation to completion while managing key client accounts and pursuing new business opportunities.

You will guide project execution, client communication, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality, schedule, and profitability. The role combines project leadership and account management, with travel to client sites as required, in a fast-paced professional services environment.