Job Information
Actalent Senior Project Manager in Portland, Oregon
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager with a strong background in engineering services to oversee and manage multiple industrial projects. This role requires a dynamic individual who can take ownership of projects from conception through completion, ensuring success through creative and effective management.
Responsibilities
Take ownership of projects in their entirety and work creatively to ensure their success.
Monitor and direct work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Lead and direct a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers to meet customer objectives.
Manage small to large projects with engineering budgets ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000.
Oversee project schedules, scopes, and budgets, and provide status reports to clients and upper management.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing solutions based on minimal information.
Lead internal and client meetings, both web-based and in-person.
Take ownership of weekly meeting agendas and minutes, communicating key project issues proactively and effectively.
Estimate costs for projects, including engineering, construction, equipment, subcontractors, and other related expenses.
Manage and de-escalate conflicts with clients and within the project team.
Serve as a lead discipline engineer on projects, demonstrating high proficiency within your engineering discipline.
Complete engineering calculations and interpret relevant codes accurately.
Develop engineering documents according to industry, project, company, and client standards.
Review drawings outside your discipline to check for interferences.
Interact effectively with other engineering disciplines and understand the overall project impact.
Collect field notes based on trips to client sites.
Consider the impacts of design changes on the entire project and communicate these changes effectively to other departments.
Essential Skills
Project management experience in engineering services, with several years in heavy industrial projects related to oil and gas, renewable energies, or pulp and paper.
8+ years of combined experience as an engineer and project manager on industrial projects.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, or chemical engineering preferred).
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license desired; willingness to obtain P.E. if not currently held.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Solid listening skills and ability to think creatively to match client needs and budgets.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as leading a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel), web meeting software (MS Teams, WebEx, Go-To Meeting), and PDF markup software (Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat).
Familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar tools strongly preferred.
Experience with Navisworks Freedom preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Technical field and client job site experience.
Ability to travel approximately 10-25% of the time throughout the western United States, with some national travel.
Capable and willing to promote the company by seeking out new work with existing and prospective clients.
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong professional relationships with clients and team members.
Desire for continuous improvement of personal and team skill sets.
Work Environment
This is a 100% remote position with several short trips each year, typically lasting no more than a couple of nights at a time. The role requires travel approximately 10-25% of the time. The company prides itself on a culture that promotes work/life balance, fun, and a passion for client visions. Benefit offerings include group health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 2-3 weeks PTO (negotiable), holiday pay, minimal travel, and continued education reimbursement.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $135000.00/yr.
PTO, Holiday pay (NY day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas Day, if holidays fall on a Saturday, company takes Friday, Sunday, Monday off). Medical coverage with company covering portion of premiums (benefits package on file, reach out for full coverage options). Dental, Vision, FSA options. 401K 50% match up to 6%. Bonus offerings depending on individual and company performance, can vary year to year on %.
9/80 schedule and salaried for first 40 hours and straight time for every hour worked over 40 hours. Paid for every 40 hours worked.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.