Project Manager

SSOE is looking for a Project Manager for our Automotive & Manufacturing Facilities Group. This person will play a critical role in winning and executing projects for a diverse list of leading-edge clients. As a Project Manager, you will lead single and multi-disciplinary design teams in both small and medium projects from scope development to commissioning and start-up.

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.

We offer a hybrid work schedule option for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Manages single and multi-disciplinary project(s), overseeing all discipline leads assigned to projects.
• Adheres to the project schedules and the financial success of assigned project(s).
• Prepares fee proposals and contract negotiations with input from Principal-in-Charge (PIC).
• Establishes project scope of work in coordination with Discipline Leads and Department Managers including: planning of work, design concepts/design direction, determining discipline type, and the number of tasks to be performed. Communicate to Department Management the staff capabilities needed to fit specific project(s).
• Prepares and executes the project plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.
• Prepares and monitors the project budget and schedule.
• Follows established procedures to effectively administer project (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, document control, etc.).
• Contracts outside consultants/services as needed.
• Interfaces with political subdivision inspection and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates client requirements to each discipline.
• Coordinates meetings and establishes document control procedures with internal staff, client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved.
• Reviews and approves client billings.
• Performs a prime role in client contact and business development activities. Serves as a lead participant in presentations for new or prospective work.
• May assist in the training or the mentoring of other Project Managers to familiarize them with SSOE or the client-specific requirements.
• Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.
• May travel to other SSOE facilities and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary : $85k - $120k / 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.
• 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, youll 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 CEOs approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

Qualifications Youll Need on Day One:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering / Construction Management preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Five (5) years of experience in the design and construction industry, with at least two (2) years in Project Management.
• Previous experience in an AEC or engineering consulting company preferred.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.