Job Description:

Joining our Client's Project Execution Department, the Senior Project Manager holds ultimate responsibility for overseeing the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of complex and/or large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy, commitments, and objectives. Reporting to the Director of Projects or Business Line Vice President/Manager, the successful Senior Project Manager will offer guidance and managerial support to project teams throughout the execution of engineering projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and the client representative, maintaining a client-facing role.
• Develop, execute, and adjust project execution plans as necessary to meet client needs and project metrics.
• Identify necessary resources and oversee team responsibilities.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensure all deliverables undergo review, approval, and sign-off before client issuance.
• Enforce adherence to internal standards and procedures within the project team.
• Review project transactions and promptly report any discrepancies on a weekly basis.
• Review and approve invoices within a 48-hour turnaround.
• Maintain resource planning for assigned projects.
• Manage project budget and schedule.
• Maintain continuous accessibility to the client throughout the project's lifecycle, serving as the single point of contact to ensure timely and appropriate handling of specific requests.
• Organize and lead a Project Management Team consisting of other Project Managers and/or Project Engineers.
• Drive the Management of Change philosophy and enforce corresponding procedures.
• Act as the advocate for safety and quality on the project.
• Review and provide final approval for all subcontractors' contracts and invoices.
• Oversee the overall execution of projects.
• Participate as a contributing member of the assigned Functional Group or Execution Center.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the sales/business development process.
• Comprehend the relationship between multi-discipline deliverable packages, including procurement and construction activities.
• Consistently recognize and appreciate each team member's contributions.
• Effectively leverage each team member's capabilities.
• Motivate the team to collaborate in the most efficient manner.
• Track lessons learned and share them with team members and peers.
• Address team conflicts and communication issues.
• Identify areas for improvement in internal processes and propose solutions.
• Lead and/or participate as a member of internal teams/task forces.
• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, efficiency, and utilization.

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Education Required: Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years of Relevant Experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of Relevant Experience.

• Preferred Education/Licensure: BS Engineering, MBA, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) License.

• Experience Required: At least 5 years of industry-related experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years of experience as the Lead Engineer on large multi-discipline projects, Project Engineer, and/or Project Manager.
• Proficiency in scheduling techniques and software.
• Familiarity with cost estimating and control.
• Comfortable speaking in group settings.
• Understanding of all applicable discipline deliverables.
• Financial Management skills.
• Comprehension of complex revenue models, profit and loss (P/L), and cost-to-completion projections, making decisions accordingly.
• Understanding of pricing models and billing procedures.
• Accurate forecasting of revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates, and utilization.