Project Manager

About the role

SSOE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Industrial Facilities Design team. Locations available include Phoenix (AZ) and Austin (TX). This exciting role will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale industrial and advanced manufacturing facilities for global industry leaders.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive leadership for multidisciplinary project teams from planning through completion.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and strategic stakeholders.
• Develop project execution plans, resource strategies, and delivery approaches.
• Align scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management objectives.
• Facilitate change management and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor financial performance, invoicing, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Manage contracts for consultants and external service providers.
• Drive communication, accountability, and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Mentor project managers and support project delivery excellence.
• Support business development, pursuits, presentations, qualifications, and fee proposals.
• Travel as necessary for client and project engagement.

Qualifications

Qualifications You’ll Need on Day One:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture, or additional 4 (four) years of experience in the engineering or construction field in lieu of a technical degree.
• Registration preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in the design industry preferred, with 5+ years as a Project Manager in an engineering or construction organization.
• Managing the design of major capital industrial projects within an engineering or architecture consulting firm is required.
• Experience in automotive plants projects is highly desired.
• Strong experience in industrial/manufacturing plants projects.
• Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, new construction, building systems/components, technology, and construction administration.
• Experience with various disciplines, trades, and systems related to complex industrial facilities, with an emphasis on full project delivery.
• Experience in the execution of multi-office projects with remote teams.
• Strong capabilities with building and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and business development.
• Ability to travel to project locations for short-term visits to client sites.
• Valid driver’s license and passport for potential project-related international travel.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Salary: $115k - $120k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Additional Perks:
  • Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
  • Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
  • Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

Skills

Ideal Background:

We welcome project leaders with experience delivering complex capital projects in industries such as Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Data Centers, Battery & EV, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Energy & Utilities, Mission Critical Facilities, and Industrial EPC environments.