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.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Ensure planning for, and efficient use of, engineering resources

Monitor and facilitate timely delivery of project deliverables

Calibrate deliverables to an appropriate level required by Industrial Ally standards and project needs

Manage client, supplier, and subcontractor expectations and coordination

Develop, interpret, and maintain effort hour metrics

Responsibilities:

• Management
  1. Ensure timeliness of Project Kick Off Meetings, SMACCTM reviews, Project Close Out Meetings, and Project Reporting
  2. Collaborate and support weekly resource planning
  3. Engineering project scope management
  4. Cost forecasting
  5. Facilitate effective communication and information exchange between the project team (including owner, equipment suppliers, and subcontractors)
• Engineering
  1. Develop engineering estimates and proposals
  2. Support and execute conceptual, preliminary, and detail engineering
  3. Develop project capital cost estimates
• Communication/Collaboration
  1. Excellent communication skills
  2. Highly organized and detail oriented
  3. Positive attitude

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Management
• Experience: Five plus years' experience in engineering, preferably related to construction or heavy industrial
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using software to:
  • Develop project schedules and track progress against milestones and deadlines.
  • Develop project budgets and track status.
  • Manage project meeting notes and follow-up lists.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Location: Chesterfield, MO

Travel: Minimal (less than 5%)

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 USD 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 benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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