Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager   At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.   Job Summary: The Engineering Project Manager is a member of the technical staff and fills a pivotal role as a design team leader who effectively manages schedule, budget, and technical scope to reduce risk and manage dynamic and changing projects .

The ideal candidate would be a detail-oriented professional who also has problem-solving project manager experience on large design projects. Responsibilities: Receive and review project requirements and obtain clarification on any conflicting, missing, or vague items. Plan project activities, costs, and schedules based on team inputs and client scopes. Collaborate with the project team to create proposals based on client and company expectations.

Initiate newly awarded projects with team and client stakeholders and establish the performance baselines. Interface with clients, locations, and information that may be of sensitive or secure nature. Manage the design team to ensure production of complete, timely, quality deliverables within budget. Manage all project related meetings and coordinate with the project coordinator keep minutes. Manage internal cross discipline coordination.

Control project scope when issues or changes surface and coordinate the changes with company management and clients. Closeout design projects ensuring all deliverable have be provided and project documentation is complete. Track lessons learned and communicate with management to support continuous improvements in company processes. Communicate and coordinate with Salas O'Brien Engineering leadership on project status.

Promote and represent the firm in a professional manner. Skills:  Confident and ambitious problem solver Creative and Innovative Self-starter Dependable Understands the culture of business Detail oriented Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal) Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science Degree 5-7 years Technical Experience in an engineering/construction environment Minimum of 3 years Project Management Experience (DoW/Aerospace projects preferred) Proficient in project management skillsets like critical path, negotiation, cost control, cost estimating, risk management, contract management, and communication Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and invoicing Project management certification preferred (such as IAPM or PMP) Proficient with Microsoft: Windows, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Prefer familiarity with Bluebeam, SharePoint, SpecsIntact, RSMeans, CAD, Revit and Creo Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Current US Passport Valid/Unrestricted Driver’s License   Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance Location : Bethesda, MD/ REMOTE would also be considered  Travel: Some travel to US sites Compensation: The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000-$120,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based bene