Senior Project Manager

Job Title:

Senior Project Manager

Location:

Hybrid Pittsburgh PA or Philadelphia PA

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

Orbital Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex multi-discipline projects while providing direct leadership oversight and development of a team of project managers. This position serves as a critical link between project execution and client engagement ensuring consistent delivery performance while actively supporting business development and growth initiatives. The role requires strong technical and commercial acumen with a focus on building client relationships driving repeat business and enhancing overall project delivery excellence. This is a hybrid role with a strong preference for candidates located in the greater Philadelphia or Pittsburgh PA area. The position requires regular engagement with regional project teams and clients including periodic travel to project sites and offices as needed to support successful project delivery and business development activities.

Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

Project & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects ensuring delivery aligns with scope schedule budget and quality expectations
• Provide oversight direction and escalation support to project managers across technical operational and commercial matters
• Monitor portfolio performance using established metrics (e.g. earned value margin performance schedule adherence) and implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure consistent application of project management processes including risk management change control forecasting and reporting
• Drive accountability for project financial performance including revenue recognition cost control and margin improvement

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as a senior client interface developing and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts across assigned markets
• Proactively identify additional opportunities within existing client engagements including follow-on work program expansion and cross-service offerings
• Partner with Operations leadership to support growth strategies within targeted regions and accounts
• Lead or support proposal development efforts including scope definition execution approach resource planning and pricing strategies
• Participate in client meetings site visits and industry events to strengthen Orbitals market presence and brand
• Provide input on contract terms risk positioning and commercial strategy to ensure alignment with company objectives
• Drive client satisfaction by ensuring project teams are responsive proactive and aligned with client expectations

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise mentor and develop a team of project managers establishing clear expectations and performance standards
• Conduct regular performance evaluations provide coaching and support career development planning
• Promote a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement across the project management team
• Support onboarding and training initiatives to strengthen project delivery capabilities and consistency

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Champion standardized project management tools methodologies and PMO practices across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution including lessons learned efficiency gains and process enhancements
• Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards client requirements and applicable regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with engineering and functional leaders to optimize resource allocation and workload balancing

Other Duties

• Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Hybrid Pittsburgh PA or Philadelphia PA

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related technical discipline
• 10 years of experience managing complex multi-discipline projects in industrial or infrastructure environments
• 3 years of experience leading and supervising project managers or project teams
• Demonstrated success managing project financial performance including budgeting forecasting and margin control
• Experience in heavy industrial sectors (e.g. oil & gas petrochemical power generation steel or specialty chemicals)
• Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
• Strong understanding of project management tools systems and performance metrics (including earned value management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience operating within a structured PMO or program management environment

• $150000 - $200000 (based on experience qualifications and location)

Required Experience:

Senior IC