Senior Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is: - 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history - ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm - Rated as a top System Integrator Giant Our Baldwin, FL office has a Senior Project Manager opportunity available. This person will be responsible for project execution, task identification, prioritization and scheduling, financial tracking and management to budget, risk management including early problem identification and conflict resolution, procurement, subcontracts, supporting engineers, communications and meeting leadership, account/client management Primary Purpose We are looking for a leader for this strategic position with strong project management, customer service, and business skills to help achieve technical excellence, revenue growth, profitability, and strategic targets. This role provides Project Management, Account Management, and Technical Expertise for various sized projects. Project Management Responsibilities Responsible for project execution, task identification, prioritization and scheduling, financial tracking and management to budget, risk management including early problem identification and conflict resolution, procurement, subcontracts, supporting engineers, communications and meeting leadership, account/client management. Work will include project(s) ranging in size up to $6M+. This position is responsible for ensuring overall project profitability. Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of WM responsibilities on assigned projects Develops and maintains standard communication and technical documentation for project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.) Responsible for all project invoicing to the customer Develops and maintains project schedules per WM and customer requirements; proficient with Microsoft Project/critical path and float analysis/resource leveling Evaluates and reports progress on project(s) and details changes Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements for assigned projects Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope Negotiates change orders to comply with customer and contract requirements Develops and implements a cash flow plan for the project including A/R collections Provides timely financial forecasts on costs, budgets, C/O’s and schedule Serves as WM’s primary interface with the customer during the implementation phase of assigned projects Identify sales opportunities, confidence to suggest scope changes with justifications, ability to network across targeted industries; Provides input to proposals and technical support to closing new business. Works with Business Unit Manager on a continuous basis to ensure we have all required shop resources (labor, space, tools, etc.) for scheduled work ahead of time Business Responsibilities Supports development and execution of the short to long term strategic plan, including the income goals of the Business Unit Responsible for periodic business reporting and support relevant business meetings Support Business Unit recruitment and hiring per strategic staffing plan Evaluate the project needs and competency of business unit staff to achieve optimum resource pool Support business unit staff with their career development planning and growth Support the Business Unit Manager and Business Development team on business development activities Manage key accounts / customers including contract and rate negotiations, client-specific staffing, business development, and strategic planning Ability to effectively develop and manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for projects of varying size and complexity, including customer and business unit reporting of scope, schedule, and earned value Development of project budget, execution plans, work breakdown structures, schedules and proposals Education Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (BSEE preferred) or related technical degree with equivalent experience PMP certification preferred Preferred Skills/Requirements Proven ability to supervise, motivate, mentor, and optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Goal oriented and focused Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive style Entrepreneurial and/or business background Experience managing technical projects of various sizes Experience in business development Strong leadership and client relations skills Excellent communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skills Excellent negotiation, influence, mediation & conflict management skills Proven ability with problem solving and decision making Personal credibility to quickly establish successful relationships within the team and with customers Strong organizational, multi-tasking, & time-management skills Strong budget management and financial reporting skills Experience 5 - 8 years of project management related experience in electrical power, manufacturing, or construction industry. Strong leadership and client relation skills required. Working Environment Standard office environment: frequent use of personal computer, copy machines, and other office equipment. Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance . #LI-Hybrid #LI-WM1