Project Manager - Newport News, VA

Merrick & Company•Newport News, VA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its growing practice in energy, manufacturing, and bioprocessing projects. This role will focus on industrial manufacturing, food and personal care, power, oil and gas, and bioprocessing industries. The position is based in Newport News, VA, with a primary focus on supporting work at the Newport News Shipyard, but will also encompass other project types. A hybrid work schedule may be considered.

Requirements

Fifteen (15) or more years of experience of project execution, preferably in design engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering – all degrees considered; Mechanical, Electrical, Structural 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 demonstrate skills in 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.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering License.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)

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. This work includes client development, proposal assistance, project planning, estimating, scheduling, and establishing project controls.
Potentially serve as an account manager for key clients.