Engineering Project Manager

Salas O'Brien•Bethesda, MD

12h•$100 - $115•Hybrid

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Summary The Engineering Project Manager i s a member of the technical staff and fills a pivotal role as a design team leader who effectively manages schedule, budget, and technical scope to reduce risk and manage dynamic and changing projects. The ideal candidate would be a detail-oriented professional who also has problem-solving project manager experience on large industrial or aerospace facility or equipment design projects.

Requirements

Confident and ambitious problem solver
Creative and Innovative
Self-starter
Dependable
Understands the culture of business
Detail oriented
Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)
Minimum of an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree
5-7 years Technical Experience in an engineering/construction environment
Minimum of 3 years Project Management Experience (DoD/Aerospace projects preferred)
Proficient in project management skillsets like critical path, negotiation, cost control, cost estimating, risk management, contract management, and communication
Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and invoicing
Current US Passport
Valid/Unrestricted driver license
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements
Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Project management certification preferred (such as IAPM or PMP)
Proficient with Microsoft: Windows, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Prefer familiarity with Bluebeam, SharePoint, SpecsIntact, RSMeans, CAD

Responsibilities

Receive and review project requirements and obtain clarification on any conflicting, missing, or vague items.
Plan project activities, costs, and schedules based on team inputs and client scopes.
Collaborate with the project team to create proposals based on client and company expectations.
Initiate newly awarded projects with team and client stakeholders and establish the performance baselines.
Interface with clients, locations, and information that may be of sensitive or secure nature.
Manage the design team to ensure production of complete, timely, quality deliverables within budget.
Manage all project related meetings and coordinate with the project coordinator keep minutes.
Manage internal cross discipline coordination.
Control project scope when issues or changes surface and coordinate the changes with company management and clients.
Closeout design projects ensuring all deliverable have be provided and project documentation is complete.
Track lessons learned and communicate with management to support continuous improvements in company processes.
Communicate and coordinate with Salas O'Brien Engineering leadership on project status.
Promote and represent the firm in a professional manner.