Sr Project Manager-ENG

Zachry Group•Omaha, NE

16h

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead engineering and EPC project execution within the energy, power generation, chemical, and agri-chemical industries. The role is accountable for overall project performance, including customer satisfaction, business development, engineering execution, financial performance, contract administration, and project team leadership. The Senior Project Manager serves as a trusted customer advisor, builds long-term relationships, identifies growth opportunities, and leads multidisciplinary teams through project delivery from concept development through detailed engineering, construction support, startup, and closeout. The position also leads customer-account growth, project pursuits, proposals, and customer presentations. It works closely with Discipline Managers, Account Managers, and project teams to develop scopes, execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, technical assumptions, and pricing. The role mentors project management and engineering staff and promotes safety, quality, customer service, collaboration, and operational excellence. Travel to customer sites is required, and additional hours may be needed as project demands require.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited university; equivalent engineering project management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
15 or more years of engineering and/or project management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and project financial performance.
Experience supporting projects through engineering, construction support, startup, and project closeout.
Demonstrated success developing, growing, and managing customer relationships.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
Ability to lead engineering projects and diverse project teams.
Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Working knowledge of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project management tools.
Ability to build trust with customers and identify opportunities for continued business growth.
Travel to customer sites is required.
Ability to perform field walkdowns in industrial environments, including climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, and accessing security-controlled areas.
Ability to work additional hours as project demands require.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading strategic customer accounts and long-term customer partnerships.
Experience with business development, project pursuits, and proposal development.
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring project management professionals.
Experience within power generation, energy, chemical, industrial, or EPC project environments.
PMP certification preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary engineering and project teams through all phases of execution, from project initiation through final closeout.
Develop and manage project execution plans, staffing plans, budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations.
Monitor project performance, identify execution risks, and implement corrective actions.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, change management, and contract compliance.
Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including forecasting, revenue recognition, budget management, and profitability.
Review and approve project forecasts, invoices, and financial reports.
Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers, establishing the company as a trusted advisor and preferred engineering partner.
Identify upcoming project opportunities and communicate customer needs, market intelligence, and strategic growth opportunities to company leadership.
Support account growth and expand the company's presence within key customer organizations.
Lead customer engagement, project development discussions, solution development, and strategic planning conversations.
Serve as the primary customer interface for project execution, issue resolution, and relationship management.
Solicit customer feedback and drive initiatives to strengthen long-term customer relationships.
Lead and support project pursuits, proposals, and customer presentations.
Coordinate with Discipline Managers, Account Managers, and project teams to develop project scopes, execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, technical assumptions, and pricing.
Participate in customer interviews, project award presentations, and business development activities.
Support contract negotiations and project award activities.
Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and engineering staff assigned to customer portfolio execution teams.
Support talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth initiatives.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence.