Project Manager

Project Manager - Direct Hire (Bellingham WA; Billings MT; Bismarck ND; Minneapolis MN; Spokane WA; Vancouver WA)

The Project Manager is responsible for planning organizing monitoring and managing multi-discipline engineering activities and resources to successfully execute small- to mid-capital retrofit projects from initiation through closeout. This role carries single-point accountability for integrating and leading project teams to achieve scope schedule cost quality and safety objectives. An engineering background with experience in heavy industrial environments-such as pulp & paper petroleum refining hydrocarbons high-tech manufacturing or specialty chemicals-is strongly preferred.

Reports administratively to the Manager of Projects.

• Maintain effective and professional interaction with clients and stakeholders clearly defining and managing expectations.

• Ensure fulfillment of all Company and client contractual obligations.

• Monitor client satisfaction and proactively address concerns engaging Company leadership when necessary.

• Promote Company capabilities and pursue opportunities to expand scope of services where value is demonstrated.

• Protect the interests confidentiality and reputation of both the Company and its clients.

• Initiate plan execute and close projects in accordance with approved proposals contracts and Company procedures.

• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) project execution plans and detailed schedules covering scope cost schedule risks and deliverables.

• Define project organization and coordinate with engineering and design leadership to secure appropriate resources.

• Clearly establish roles responsibilities and interfaces among the client Company and third parties.

• Manage interdisciplinary engineering activities within a stage-gated project delivery framework (e.g. Front-End Loading).

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 managing dependencies and critical path activities.

• Identify assess document and manage project risks and mitigation strategies.

• Implement effective management-of-change processes including forecasting impacts preparing change orders and updating budgets schedules and scopes.

• Monitor and report project progress costs risks and quality providing accurate forecasts and recommending corrective actions as required.

• Communicate project expectations risks and priorities clearly and consistently to project teams and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure timely preparation submission tracking and approval of deliverables and work packages.

• Maintain accurate organized project records and ensure proper documentation control and archiving.

• Lead project closeout activities including documentation handover lessons learned and closeout reporting.

• Review and approve client invoices and actively monitor payment status.

• Ensure project execution aligns with contractual scope client requirements and Company standards.

• Provide clear direction set performance expectations and foster collaboration across disciplines and offices.

• Promote a culture of accountability continuous improvement and open communication.

• Address conflicts constructively and drive issues to resolution.

• Support the development of project personnel and recognize individual and team accomplishments.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred); Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering and project experience in heavy industrial environments.

• At least 5 years of experience managing capital projects preferably small- to mid-cap retrofit projects.

• Prior consulting engineering experience strongly preferred.

• Strong proficiency in critical path scheduling using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.

• Experience managing distributed teams and work-sharing across multiple locations.

• Willingness to travel routinely to domestic project sites.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Eligibility to obtain or currently possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).

• Ability to work effectively under pressure manage change and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

• Strong verbal written analytical and interpersonal communication skills.

• Commitment to ethical conduct safety and Company policies.

• Ability and willingness to work at industrial client sites comply with safety requirements and wear required PPE.

• Capable of performing site-related physical activities including walking climbing lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and working in loud or hazardous environments.

• Valid drivers license and insurability required; ability to travel by air without restriction.

• Drug and alcohol screening and background checks conducted in accordance with client state and federal requirements.

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision FSA/HSA 401(k) Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off paid holidays and exempt staff compensation for hours worked beyond 40 per week.