Senior Project Manager

Green Plains•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager at Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC (FQT), you are a key driver of successful project delivery and client satisfaction. You bring a deep understanding of FQT’s technologies, processes, and people—and apply that expertise to manage complex projects with minimal oversight. You serve as a mentor to junior team members, a trusted advisor to clients, and a critical contributor to continuous improvement in project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s or MBA a plus).
10+ years of relevant project management experience, ideally in an engineering-focused industry or aggregated experience in an associated field.
Proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase projects with minimal supervision.
Strong client-facing experience with a track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Agile frameworks).
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of complex projects across design, engineering, procurement, and commissioning phases.
Translate client needs into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with FQT’s standards and Front-End Loading (FEL) methodology.
Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables with precision and foresight.
Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships based on trust, insight, and consistent delivery.
Interpret client feedback and anticipate needs, adjusting project approaches accordingly.
Actively support business development through scope definition, proposal development, and upselling.
Supervise and mentor project team members, supporting their professional growth.
Delegate responsibilities effectively while fostering accountability and collaboration.
Promote a positive, high-performance team culture across cross-functional groups.
Identify risks early and develop thoughtful, strategic mitigation plans.
Resolve conflicts constructively and adapt quickly to changing project conditions.
Lead teams through challenges with creativity, resilience, and a solution-oriented mindset.
Develop and maintain project schedules across all phases, ensuring feasibility and alignment with team capacity.
Proactively identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
Support broader organizational planning through accurate forecasting and resource allocation.
Create, manage, and track project budgets, ensuring financial performance aligns with business goals.
Understand the financial implications of project decisions, including margin, revenue, and profitability.
Contribute to company performance through precise financial reporting and budgetary oversight.