Senior Project Manager – Engineering Design

Pond & Company

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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 ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignProject ManagementBudget ManagementScope ManagementQuality ControlSafety ManagementContract NegotiationProcurement ManagementPerformance MonitoringChange Control

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDecision-Making SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectPrimavera P6ProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPE CredentialRA Credential

Industry Keywords

HealthcareIndustrialAdvanced ManufacturingChemicalsLife SciencesDesign-Bid-BuildDesign-BuildEPCEPCMRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

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 performance and identify issues involving scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, resources, and contractual obligations
Lead kickoff meetings, progress meetings, client presentations, risk reviews, and executive status updates
Communicate with clients, leadership, subcontractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and project team members
Review contracts, proposals, change orders, and commercial terms
Manage change control and evaluate 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
Mentor project managers, engineers, designers, and other team members
Lead closeout activities, including 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
15 years of engineering / architectural design and project management experience in healthcare, industrial, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, life sciences, 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
Written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build client relationships and influence stakeholders without direct authority
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
Preferred: PMP certification; PE, RA, or comparable credential; experience with commissioning, validation, heavy process equipment, cleanrooms, laboratories, GMP, regulated environments, operational/process/utility/facility-infrastructure projects, client development, proposals, contract negotiations, and account management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work remotely from listed U.S. locations
Professional development opportunities through mentoring and team development
Travel opportunities to client, project, or company offices as required