Project Manager - Energy & Utilities
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager is a client-facing leadership role responsible for managing complex engineering projects while actively contributing to business development efforts. This dual-focus position ensures excellence in project execution—from concept through closeout—while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow client accounts and expand the firm’s market presence. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, project leadership, and a business mindset to deliver high-quality results and contribute to the firm’s strategic and financial success. This position will sit in either out Pittsburgh, PA or Houston, TX office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited university or related field.
- 8-15 years of experience in design engineering or project management for engineering projects.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- PMP certification or other recognized project management credentials.
- Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
- Advanced degree in business, engineering management, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple engineering projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Project experience in energy and/or utilities space (oil/gas upstream, midstream, pipeline, terminal, refining, asphalt, RNG or power/transmission utility).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, managing expectations, addressing concerns, and cultivating long-term relationships.
- Develop and manage project plans, including schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation, in coordination with technical and operations teams.
- Oversee the preparation and review of drawings, calculations, and technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with industry and client standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and lead regular project meetings to monitor progress and ensure timely resolution of challenges.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and prospective client accounts, collaborating with leadership and technical teams on pursuit strategies.
- Lead or support proposal efforts, including scope definition, fee estimation, and preparation of qualifications and presentations.
- Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings, and networking opportunities to promote its capabilities and support growth initiatives.
- Monitor and manage project financials, ensuring profitability, alignment with revenue targets, and timely billing and collections.
- Mentor and support junior project managers, engineers, and technical staff, fostering a high-performance culture of accountability, learning, and professional development.
- Collaborate across departments, including engineering, marketing, finance, and operations—to ensure seamless project delivery and continuous improvement in service quality.
- Support strategic planning and market growth by sharing insights on client trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive positioning.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with clients and colleagues including cross-functional teams, peers, direct reports, and leadership, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Adapt to changing business needs and priorities, demonstrating flexibility in taking on new responsibilities and adjusting to evolving challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
