Sr. Project Manager

Why Join SSOE?

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a "Great Place to Work" and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry-leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible to purchase shares in the company - shares that have significantly outperformed both the S&P and Dow averages.

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

Lead multi-discipline projects across all phases, ensuring effective team development, coordination, and performance.
• Manage client relationships to exceed expectations and serve as the primary point of contact for project delivery.
• Define project scope, develop work plans, allocate resources, and align team capabilities with project needs.
• Execute projects within approved budget, funding, and schedule, in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and established procedures.
• Oversee technical, cost, and schedule performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and keep leadership informed of emerging issues.
• Facilitate change management by aligning with clients on scope, timing, and process for variations.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain thorough documentation, and ensure proper communication across all stakeholders.
• Approve and issue project documents, monitor progress, and generate client reports as required.
• Manage invoicing, review financial reports, expedite receivables, and support cash flow tracking.
• Manage contracts for external consultants and services.
• Mentor project managers, support project audits, and address feedback and corrective actions.
• Assist in developing marketing presentations and represent the firm in new business opportunities. Develop qualification and fee proposals for pursuits.
• Travel as needed for coordination, training, or client engagement.

• Competitive Salary: $125k - $170k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This is a Senior Associate-level position.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks:

• Dynamic Culture: Experience a supportive culture where you're an essential and highly valued member of our vibrant team.
• Exciting Projects: Work on thrilling projects from inception to completion and engage directly with some of the most innovative clients globally.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE - The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you'll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO's approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or Architecture, or additional 4 years of experience in the Engineering or Construction field in lieu of technical degree
• At least 10 years experience as a Project Manager in an Engineering or Construction organization
• At least 5 years experience in managing design on major capital industrial projects within an engineering consulting firm
• Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, new construction building systems/components and technology, and construction administration
• Experience with various disciplines, trades and systems related to complex industrial facilities, with an emphasis on full project delivery
• Experience in the execution of multi-office projects with remote teams
• Strong people leadership skills along with building and maintaining client relationships
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and business development.
• Ability to travel to project locations for short-term visits to client sites
• Valid driver's license and passport for potential project-related international travel.