Senior Project Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, multi-discipline projects while providing direct leadership, oversight, and development of a team of project managers. This position serves as a critical link between project execution and client engagement, ensuring consistent delivery performance while actively supporting business development and growth initiatives. The role requires strong technical and commercial acumen, with a focus on building client relationships, driving repeat business, and enhancing overall project delivery excellence. This is a hybrid role with a strong preference for candidates located in the greater Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA area. The position requires regular engagement with regional project teams and clients, including periodic travel to project sites and offices as needed to support successful project delivery and business development activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-discipline projects in industrial or infrastructure environments
3+ years of experience leading and supervising project managers or project teams
Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin control
Experience in heavy industrial sectors (e.g., oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, steel, or specialty chemicals)
Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
Strong understanding of project management tools, systems, and performance metrics (including earned value management)

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or equivalent certification
Experience operating within a structured PMO or program management environment

Responsibilities

Lead the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery aligns with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
Provide oversight, direction, and escalation support to project managers across technical, operational, and commercial matters
Monitor portfolio performance using established metrics (e.g., earned value, margin performance, schedule adherence) and implement corrective actions as needed
Ensure consistent application of project management processes, including risk management, change control, forecasting, and reporting
Drive accountability for project financial performance, including revenue recognition, cost control, and margin improvement
Serve as a senior client interface, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts across assigned markets
Proactively identify additional opportunities within existing client engagements, including follow-on work, program expansion, and cross-service offerings
Partner with Operations leadership to support growth strategies within targeted regions and accounts
Lead or support proposal development efforts, including scope definition, execution approach, resource planning, and pricing strategies
Participate in client meetings, site visits, and industry events to strengthen Orbital’s market presence and brand
Provide input on contract terms, risk positioning, and commercial strategy to ensure alignment with company objectives
Drive client satisfaction by ensuring project teams are responsive, proactive, and aligned with client expectations
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, establishing clear expectations and performance standards
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support career development planning
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project management team
Support onboarding and training initiatives to strengthen project delivery capabilities and consistency
Champion standardized project management tools, methodologies, and PMO practices across the organization
Drive continuous improvement in project execution, including lessons learned, efficiency gains, and process enhancements
Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks
Collaborate with engineering and functional leaders to optimize resource allocation and workload balancing