Senior Project Manager - Controls Engineering

Wunderlich-Malec Careers•Richmond, VA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is: - 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history - A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant - ENR Top 500 Firm We have a Senior Project Manager - Controls opportunity in Richmond, VA. This person is responsible for independently managing small to large-scale projects for clients, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through completion. This role focuses on controlling project costs, schedules, and resources while fostering strong relationships with clients and vendors. The Project Manager guides clients in decision-making, ensures solutions align with business needs, and delivers projects that meet or exceed expectations. This position requires proactive leadership, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Essential Duties and Responsibilities All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in “other related duties as assigned”:

Requirements

Consistently maintains a positive and encouraging attitude
Forward-looking and focused on the best resolution
Proactively seeks and accepts new challenges
Organized and prompt
Servant leader focus to leadership and advocates for their people before themselves
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work and interact effectively with customers and co-workers
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Works well in high stress environment
Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering, Construction Management or related field)
Servant leader, who loves to see others succeed and is energized being part of a team
Exemplary communication skills
6-8 years of experience as a Project Manager

Nice To Haves

Experience in Data Center construction and build out desired
PMP certification beneficial

Responsibilities

Manages small to large-scale projects for clients independently with minimal oversight
May be responsible for managing and supporting multiple projects at once
Develops, manages, and controls project costs
Develops, manages, and controls project schedules
Manages and directs resources appropriately for the project
Manages the end-to-end project lifecycle for assigned projects
Guides the client in project decisions, ensuring the best solution for their business
Responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver on goals and objectives of the project
Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met
Maintains regular contact with client and reports on project progress, issues, and accomplishments to both the client & Wunderlich-Malec
Accountable for project and/or program success
Responsible for representing the client as an OPM as needed, managing third parties as a client representative
Responsible for understanding, staying updated on, and abiding by the Employee Handbook as written