Project Manager - Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing Projects

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our growing practice in energy, manufacturing, and bioprocessing projects, including work in the industrial manufacturing, food and personal care, power, oil and gas, and bioprocessing industries. The position can be located in Richmond, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; Newport News, Virginia; or the Metro Denver, Colorado area. A hybrid work schedule will be considered.

About the role

The project manager is ultimately responsible for project success and the client’s satisfaction, with an emphasis on cultivating client relationships and winning future work. The vast majority of our work comes from repeat business with the project manager consistently delivering quality for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, earned value management, technical leadership, quality control, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams with multi-discipline engineering discipline leads.
• Master and implement industry best practices from PMI, CII, and AACE.
• Inform engineering discipline leads of resource requirements.
• Travel to client sites several times per month for design meetings and developing new work.
• Contribute to business development and meeting with clients to develop scopes of work.
• Contribute to corporate and business unit strategic planning efforts.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work, including client development, proposal assistance, project planning, estimating, scheduling, and establishing project controls.
• Potentially serve as an account manager for key clients.

Requirements

• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in project execution, preferably in design engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – all degrees considered; Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical degrees will be most applicable to this position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management for A-E firms, including managing budgeted and scheduled design effort, and developing multi-discipline teams.
• Experience executing multi-disciplinary design and construct projects.
• Solid understanding of industrial energy projects, both greenfield and retrofit.
• Thorough understanding of earned value management, project scheduling, and risk management.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license, a good driving record, and insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred).
• Recent successful project experiences involving some of the following areas: industrial manufacturing, food and personal care, renewable energy, fuels, fermentation, sterile systems, boilers, water treatment, CHP, and power.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program – Support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.