Senior Project Manager
SSOE Group · Austin, TX · 4 days ago
Project Management$130k–$160k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-discipline projects across all phases, ensuring effective team development, coordination, and performance.
- Manage client relationships to exceed expectations and serve as the primary point of contact for project delivery.
- Define project scope, develop work plans, allocate resources, and align team capabilities with project needs.
- Execute projects within approved budget, scope, and schedule, in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and established procedures.
- Oversee technical, cost, and schedule performance ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and keep leadership informed of emerging issues.
- Facilitate change management by aligning with clients on scope, timing, and process for variations.
- Cook meetings, maintain thorough documentation, and ensure proper communication across all stakeholders.
- Approve and issue project documents, monitor progress, and generate client reports as required.
- Manage invoicing, review financial reports, expedite receivables, and support cash flow tracking.
- Manage contracts for external consultants and services.
- Mentor project managers, support project audits, and address feedback and corrective actions.
- Aid in developing marketing presentations and represent the firm in new business opportunities.
- Develop qualification and fee proposals for pursuits.
- Travel as needed for coordination, training, or client engagement.
Qualifications
- You’ll Need on Day One: Bachelor's or master's degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture, or 8 (eight) or more years of experience in the engineering or construction field in lieu of a technical degree.
- PMP Registration preferred.
- At least 10 (ten) years of experience in the design industry, with 5 (five) 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 preferred.
- 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 people leadership skills, along 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.
- Able to travel to project locations for short-term visits to client sites.