Job Description
Title: Engineering Project Manager I/II
Location: Minneapolis, MN / Denver, CO (highly preferred) or Remote
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Compensation: $130,000 to $167,000
Position Summary
An engineering organization is seeking an Engineering Project Manager I/II to manage the overall scope, schedule, and budget of engineering projects while maintaining stakeholder relationships and supporting the development of a market portfolio. Projects will include engineering scopes related to Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Substations, Transmission Lines (T-lines), and Collection Systems, with opportunities to expand into additional operating groups.
Opportunities are available at both Level I and Level II, with placement based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
- Develop and maintain engineering project schedules by coordinating with engineering teams and design phase managers.
- Facilitate and lead project coordination meetings with design team engineers.
- Utilize construction management software to oversee all phases of projects, including vendor drawing reviews and submission of design deliverable packages to customers.
- Manage outstanding engineering project issues and ensure resolution within established deadlines.
- Collaborate with design engineers, design phase managers, and field project managers to ensure a positive end-customer experience.
Project Management Team & Internal Collaboration
- Develop project estimates and provide business development support.
- Administer and manage contract scopes.
- Assist with resource management.
- Work with internal customers to identify and understand long-term project needs.
Design Team Leadership
- Provide direction to project design teams to ensure timely project completion.
- Prioritize engineering activities and maintain schedules across multiple disciplines.
- Serve as a liaison between design engineers, engineering leadership, design phase managers, and customers.
- Ensure engineers complete assigned project responsibilities and deliverables by established deadlines.
Cost Control & Fiscal Management
- Coordinate project scopes of work with established budgets.
- Oversee project budgets and recommend opportunities for project optimization.
Additional Responsibilities
- Acquire, organize, evaluate, analyze, and streamline engineering project data.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- A process improvement mindset with an emphasis on developing and improving scalable systems.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management, and relevant web-based applications.
- Ability to independently drive workstreams and mentor entry-level employees.
Engineering Project Manager I
- 4+ years of related engineering and/or project management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate large projects and bring clarity and structure to complex environments.
- Proven ownership and commitment to achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Effective active listening and communication skills, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
- Ability to navigate conflict professionally and respectfully while considering the best interests of all parties.
- Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
- Basic knowledge of Power, Wind, Solar, and/or BESS technologies preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 15%.
Engineering Project Manager II
- 7+ years of related engineering and/or project management experience.
- Demonstrated ownership and commitment to achieving goals and meeting deadlines on large, complex projects.
- Proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to navigate conflict respectfully while maintaining a positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
- Existing knowledge of Power, Wind, Solar, and/or BESS technologies preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, location, knowledge, skills, and internal equity. Certain office locations may offer adjusted salary ranges.
The position is also eligible for an incentive plan.
Benefits may include:
- Medical and prescription drug coverage, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leave.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Mental health resources and work-life support services.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance.
- Gym membership discount program.
Additional Information
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Position offers opportunities at both Engineering Project Manager I and II levels, depending on experience and qualifications.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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