Project Manager – Engineering Design

Pond & Company

. Lead complex engineering, architecture, construction, or facility projects from initiation through closeout .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex engineering and construction projects, managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Proficient in financial management, risk assessment, and client relationship development to drive project success.

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Project ManagementFinancial AcumenClient Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementMultidisciplinary Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementQuality AssuranceChange ManagementContract ReviewCost ControlPerformance ReportingEPC KnowledgeDesign-Bid-Build Understanding

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsDecision-Making SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectPrimavera P6ProcoreAutodesk Construction CloudMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

EngineeringArchitectureConstruction ManagementHealthcare ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsAdvanced ManufacturingLife SciencesA/E/C EnvironmentStakeholder ManagementProcurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex engineering, architecture, construction, or facility projects from initiation through closeout
Establish and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, work breakdown structures, and performance baselines
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, construction, procurement, commissioning, and client teams
Manage project financials, including forecasting, cost control, invoicing, earned value, profitability, and accounts receivable
Develop and maintain project management, quality, safety, risk, communication, and change-management plans
Monitor project performance and address scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, resource, and contractual issues
Lead kickoff meetings, progress meetings, client presentations, risk reviews, and executive status updates
Communicate with clients, internal leadership, subcontractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and project team members
Review contracts, proposals, change orders, and commercial terms
Manage change control and assess impacts on scope, cost, schedule, and resources
Ensure deliverables are complete, coordinated, technically sound, and compliant with codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements
Promote quality assurance and quality control throughout project delivery
Support business development through client relationship management, proposal development, and pursuit strategy
Lead closeout activities, including final documentation, financial reconciliation, client acceptance, and lessons-learned reviews
Promote safety, ethical conduct, collaboration, continuous improvement, and client service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, business, or a related technical discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered
3-5 years of experience leading engineering design projects in healthcare, industrial, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, life sciences, or related markets
5-10 years of experience as an engineer or architect in an A/E/C environment in the listed or related markets
Experience managing complex projects involving multiple disciplines, stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors
Experience managing complex projects in the A/E/C consulting environment
Understanding of design-bid-build, design-build, EPC, EPCM, and integrated project delivery
Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, quality, safety, procurement, and contractual requirements
Financial and business acumen, including forecasting, cost control, change management, and project performance reporting
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build productive client relationships and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or comparable platforms
Ability to travel up to 25% to client, project, or company offices as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Travel reimbursement or support implied for travel to client, project, or company offices as required