
Sr. Project Manager
- Toledo, OH
- $125,000-170,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.