Project Manager
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
The Project Manager serves to solve complex engineering problems and implement mechanical systems. Our Project Managers manage and develop client relationships while planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
General Duties:
- Manage a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers.
- Establish and maintain client relationships with open communication at all times
- Communicate transparent details from the client to the engineering and design team
- Organize and commence weekly internal meetings to discuss plan of action for all projects being managed
- Coordinate site visits for preliminary investigation, site support, bid walks, etc.
- Respond to construction questions and work with contractors due to field conditions
- Establish and monitor hours and budgets
- Review and approve team time sheets
- Advise Accounting Department of specific billing details and dates to ensure a seamless billing process
- Attend marketing events or other business development opportunities for new projects or clients
Qualifications:
- You have 5+ years of experience managing engineering and design projects (all phases) for commercial clients across the country
- Must be willing to travel
Skills:
- Effective time management skills to juggle work.
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Strong communication skills
- An ambitious and motivated attitude.
- No fear in taking initiative and being a leader.
Location: Richmond, VA
Travel: 10%
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - salasobrien.com/benefits
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment.
Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization.
We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
