Job Summary: The Engineering Project Manager is a member of the technical staff and fills a pivotal role as a design team leader who effectively manages schedule, budget, and technical scope to reduce risk and manage dynamic and changing projects. The ideal candidate would be a detail-oriented professional who also has problem-solving project manager experience on large industrial or aerospace facility or equipment design projects.
Responsibilities:- Receive and review project requirements and obtain clarification on any conflicting, missing, or vague items.
- Plan project activities, costs, and schedules based on team inputs and client scopes.
- Collaborate with the project team to create proposals based on client and company expectations
- Initiate newly awarded projects with team and client stakeholders and establish the performance baselines.
- Interface with clients, locations, and information that may be of sensitive or secure nature.
- Manage the design team to ensure production of complete, timely, quality deliverables within budget.
- Manage all project related meetings and coordinate with the project coordinator keep minutes
- Manage internal cross discipline coordination.
- Control project scope when issues or changes surface and coordinate the changes with company management and clients.
- Closeout design projects ensuring all deliverable have be provided and project documentation is complete.
- Track lessons learned and communicate with management to support continuous improvements in company processes.
- Communicate and coordinate with Salas O'Brien Engineering leadership on project status.
- Promote and represent the firm in a professional manner.
Skills:- Confident and ambitious problem solver
- Creative and Innovative
- Self-starter
- Dependable
- Understands the culture of business
- Detail oriented
- Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)
Qualifications and Experience:- Minimum of an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree
- 5-7 years Technical Experience in an engineering/construction environment preferred
- Minimum of 3 years Project Management Experience (DoD/Aerospace projects preferred)
- Proficient in project management skillsets like critical path, negotiation, cost control, cost estimating, risk management, contract management, and communication
- Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and invoicing
- Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification desired
- Project management certification preferred (such as IAPM or PMP)
- Proficient with Microsoft: Windows, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Prefer familiarity with Bluebeam, SharePoint, SpecsIntact, RSMeans, CAD, Revit and Creo
Additional Eligibility Qualifications- Current US Passport
- Valid/Unrestricted FL driver license
Work Authorization/Security Clearance- Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements
- Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance
Location: Merritt Island, FL/Bethesda, MD
Travel: Some travel to US sites.
Compensation & Benefits: The expected base salary range for this role in Merritt Island is $70,000 - $105,000 USD per year and in Bethesda is $95,000-$120,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
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