Senior Project Manager (Design Engineering)

$130,000 - $170,000/Yr

SSOE - Hillsboro, OR

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Hillsboro, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Project Manager (Design Engineering) at SSOE is responsible for managing engineering design projects within a facilities design-build environment. This role involves overseeing a portfolio of projects from initial concept through startup, ensuring effective coordination among various disciplines, and addressing complex design challenges. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to deliver high-quality results for diverse clients in the high-tech facility design sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify, understand, and manage the scope of work, schedule, and budget of various design packages, such as HVAC system upgrades, process equipment installations, and structural modifications.
• Collaborate with Discipline Leads and Department Managers to define project scope, develop design concepts, allocate tasks, and align staff capabilities with project requirements.
• Lead and coordinate meetings and establish all design document flow and document control with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and others involved.
• Develop comprehensive project budgets and work schedules as key monitoring tools for tracking progress, proactively adjusting plans to align with budgetary and scheduling goals.
• Prepare the project execution plan, establish control procedures, monitor progress, and take corrective action as required.
• Follow established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.
• Lead and facilitate client contact and business development activities.
• Perform field verifications/site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages, troubleshooting complex design problems in the field during construction.
• Develop and oversee the training and mentorship of fellow Project Managers to enhance their understanding of SSOE's practices and client-specific needs.

Requirements

• University degree in an engineering/technical field, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills.
• Previous project management experience in a design/build environment is a plus.
• Project Management certification (PMP) is highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Project or other scheduling software required.
• Ability to resolve issues that involve gaining agreement of cross-functional groups and working through issues by gaining consensus and facilitating a collaborative environment.
• Experience with industrial, advanced technology, or high-tech manufacturing facility design is highly preferred.
• Experience performing field verifications and site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a design/build environment.
• Knowledge of advanced technology or high-tech manufacturing facility design.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (with company matching)
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays