
Engineering Project Manager (Design Lead)
- Phoenix, AZ
- $90,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Craft and implement detailed project plans that encompass technical specifications, engineering standards, and quality control measures. Establish control procedures, and flexibly adapt to ensure project goals are met.
- Collaborate closely with our lead engineers, design team, and senior project managers to manage project scope, schedules, and budgets.
- Develop and manage technical frameworks to track project progress, mitigate technical risks, and proactively address engineering challenges.
- Champion process improvements and engineer technical solutions to project-related issues while achieving objectives.
- Coordinate meetings, manage document control with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, including RFI responses.
- Handle increasingly complex work assignments, adhering to defined scope, schedule, and cost guidelines with moderate supervision.
- Review and approve client billings and assist with account collections when necessary.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure project deliverables meet technical specifications and quality standards, proactively addressing technical obstacles.
- Ability to thrive in collaborative, cross-office environments, including interactions with international locations.
- An Associate degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, process, or structural). A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in client-facing roles within the AEC industry, demonstrating proficiency in communicating technical concepts to clients and stakeholders.
- Previous experience as a Design Lead, Engineering Project Manager, or a similar role is highly preferred.
- Certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is a plus.
- Proficiency in computer applications and basic drafting software, with a strong technical aptitude for utilizing engineering software tools.
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on location, education, experience, and relevant certifications.
- Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training, generous PTO & paid holidays.