Engineering Project Manager

Harris Group • Portland, OR

12d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Group is looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to be based in our Portland, OR region. This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects up to $500,000 of moderate complexity for a variety of sectors. We focus on developing long-term relationships with our clients, and projects range from in-plant modifications to major expansions and grass roots facilities. This is a position of financial authority with responsibility for directing and leading multi-discipline project teams. The successful candidate is also proficient at structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering and is excited to continue providing discipline-specific engineering.

What We Can Offer You
Variety of project types: Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, and Aerospace and Ports Facilities
Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all engineering disciplines.
Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.
A clear path to develop project management, client relationship, business development, and leadership skills while continuing to grow technically.
A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering and 8 years minimum experience in design or process engineering, plant operations or start-up, and/or construction.
• Knowledge of the project life cycle.
• In-depth working knowledge and application of his/her industry sector, including industry-preferred design practices, sector-specific requirements, and the commercial landscape.
• Experience with or desire to develop project management and business development skills
• Strong written, verbal and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of design contracts and risk management.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments up to 20% of the year when required.

Nice To Haves

• PMP and/or PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and build strong relationships with Harris Group clients, including identifying projects and developing proposals.
• Engage in contract negotiations and reviews.
• Identify, establish, and manage the project plan for each project, including scope, budget, schedule, staffing plan, procedures, QA/QC plan, safety plan, CAD standards and design criteria.
• Provide financial management of the project, including weekly review of project budgets, approving invoices and tracking payments, expediting overdue payments, resolving disputes and changes with client, and making a profit on every job.
• Facilitate and manage communications with the internal and client project team members including meetings, reports and correspondence.
• Encourage and foster teamwork including internal staff, clients, vendors and contractors.
• Mentor staff to promote/develop growth and technical skills and provide feedback for personal development plans.
• Provide discipline design for single discipline and multi-discipline projects.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
• Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior