The Role
The Senior Project Manager is a client-facing leadership role responsible for managing complex engineering projects while actively contributing to business development efforts. This dual-focus position ensures excellence in project execution-from concept through closeout-while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow client accounts and expand the firm's market presence. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, project leadership, and a business mindset to deliver high-quality results and contribute to the firm's strategic and financial success.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple engineering projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, managing expectations, addressing concerns, and cultivating long-term relationships
- Develop and manage project plans, including schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation, in coordination with technical and operations teams
- Oversee the preparation and review of drawings, calculations, and technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with industry and client standards
- Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and lead regular project meetings to monitor progress and ensure timely resolution of challenges
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and prospective client accounts, collaborating with leadership and technical teams on pursuit strategies
- Lead or support proposal efforts, including scope definition, fee estimation, and preparation of qualifications and presentations
- Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings, and networking opportunities to promote its capabilities and support growth initiatives
- Monitor and manage project financials, ensuring profitability, alignment with revenue targets, and timely billing and collections
- Mentor and support junior project managers, engineers, and technical staff, fostering a high-performance culture of accountability, learning, and professional development
- Collaborate across departments-including engineering, marketing, finance, and operations-to ensure seamless project delivery and continuous improvement in service quality
- Support strategic planning and market growth by sharing insights on client trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive positioning
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university or related field
- 8-10years of experience in design engineering or project management for engineering projects
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- PMP certification or other recognized project management credentials
- Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management
- Advanced degree in business, engineering management, or related field
Why you'll love Stratus
- A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
- Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
- Learning&Development - Education and Professional Licensing
- We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
- Excellent Health Care Programs - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
- 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.
