Project Manager

SSOE is looking for a Mid-level Project Manager for our Food and Consumer Products, Process Manufacturing team, to support SSOE Clients in the Battle Creek/Portage (MI) area. This person will play a critical role in winning and executing projects withing the industry for a diverse list of leading-edge clients. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible to lead single and multi-discipline engineering, design and architectural teams in both small and medium projects from scope development through complete design packages and complete project execution.

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

A Typical Day Might Include:

Coordinates multi-discipline major projects, overseeing all discipline job captains assigned to project.
• Directly accountable for adherence to timetable and financial success of assigned project.
• Responsible for preparation of fee proposal and contract negotiations with client with input from Person-in-Charge (PIC).
• Establishes project scope of work in coordination with Discipline Captains and Department Managers including: planning of work, design concepts/design direction, determining discipline type and amount of tasks to be performed, communicates to Dept. Management staff capabilities to fit specific project needs.
• Prepares the plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.
• Prepares project budget and work schedule to serve as a "measuring stick" of progress.
• Develops budget for "out-of-pocket" expenses.
• Follows established procedures to effectively administer project (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, document control, etc.).
• Contracts for outside consultants/services as needed.
• Communicates client requirements to each discipline.
• Coordinates meetings and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies, and others involved.
• Monitors progress of project, reviews work accomplished, and monitors construction budget costs.
• Reviews and approves client billings.
• Performs a prime role in client contact and business development activities. Serves as a lead participant in presentations for new or prospective work.
• Responsible for the collection of past due amounts with assistance from the PIC or accounting as needed.
• May assist in the training or mentoring of other Project Managers to familiarize them with SSOE or the client-specific requirements.
• Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.
• May travel to other SSOE facilities and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.

Qualifications You'll Need on Day One:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• PMP License preferred.
• Five (5) plus years experience within the design industry, with five (5) years minimum as a Project Manager.
• Salary Range: $115,000-$120,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays