Description
scope management
budget management
quality management
risk management
resource planning
contract management
As the project lead, you will coordinate across technical teams, manage resources, and drive quality execution while serving as the primary liaison with clients, consultants, and contractors. The position also offers opportunities to mentor rising project managers and provide leadership for career advancement.
- Assemble and lead project teams, aligning skills and resources with objectives.
- Define and communicate scope, schedule, and budget; act as primary liaison with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Develop and manage budgets, monitor costs, and ensure financial success.
- Secure resources and oversee timely completion of all project stages.
- Implement quality management plans and ensure compliance with standards.
- Execute risk management techniques and apply strategies to minimize impact.
- Conduct regular client and team meetings to maintain alignment.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records.
- Build strong client relationships to support future opportunities.
- Coordinate contract negotiations and execute billing requirements.
- Mentor team members on project management best practices.
- Ensure accurate project data and enforce safety regulations.
Requirements
engineering degree
8+ years
pm experience
engineering terminology
leadership
decision‑making
Olsson delivers multidisciplinary design services for some of the world’s most innovative companies, with U.S. data center projects ranking among the largest and most complex engineering efforts today. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high‑priority, multi‑discipline projects through all development phases, from site investigations to major utility infrastructure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
You are passionate about collaborative work, ownership of your deliverables, and using your talents to positively affect communities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (or an associate degree with equivalent experience), 8+ years of AEC project experience, and at least 4 years of project management experience, along with strong knowledge of engineering terminology, contracts, financials, and operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; associate degree with equivalent experience acceptable.
- 8+ years of project experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry with increasing responsibility.
- 4+ years of industry‑related project management experience.
- Knowledge of engineering/design terminology, contracts, financials, and operations.
- Proven ability to meet client expectations through effective project management.
- Strong decision‑making, leadership, organization, and negotiation skills.
Benefits
Olsson, founded in 1956, specializes in engineering, design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental solutions, with a mindset of improving the world. Employees receive a competitive 401(k) match, flexible work arrangements, tailored development paths, a wellness program, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and a performance‑based bonus system.
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Tailored career development paths.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Full benefits package (health, vision, dental, PTO) and performance‑based bonus system.
Training + Development
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