Sr Project Manager-ENG

Zachry Group•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of engineering and EPC projects in 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, develops long-term relationships, identifies growth opportunities, and leads multidisciplinary teams in delivering projects from concept development through detailed engineering, construction support, startup, and closeout. The position also supports the expansion of customer relationships and project portfolios.

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+ years of engineering and/or project management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
Proven experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and project financial performance.
Experience supporting projects through engineering, construction support, startup, and closeout.
Demonstrated success developing, growing, and managing customer relationships.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
Demonstrated 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.
Ability to travel to customer sites.
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 initiation through 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.
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Develop collaborative relationships with existing and prospective customers and position Zachry as a trusted advisor and preferred engineering partner.
Identify project opportunities and communicate customer needs, market intelligence, and strategic growth opportunities to company leadership.
Support account growth and expand Zachry's presence within key customer organizations.
Lead customer engagement activities, including project development discussions, solution development, and strategic planning.
Serve as the primary customer interface for project execution, issue resolution, and relationship management.
Solicit customer feedback and lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen customer relationships.
Lead and support project pursuits, proposals, and customer presentations.
Coordinate with Discipline Managers, Account Managers, and project teams on 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 on customer portfolio execution teams.
Support talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth initiatives.
Promote safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence.
Travel to customer sites and perform field walkdowns in industrial environments, including climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, and accessing security-controlled areas.
Work additional hours as project demands require.