Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Harris Group is looking for an experienced Project Manager to be based in our Portland, Oregon, office.

Relationships are the key to our success! We are looking for a team member who can work independently, collaborate on a team, and provide leadership to support the growth of Harris Group.

Harris Group is an engineering consulting firm with locations across the US. Harris Group provides engineering in nearly every discipline and offers varied and diverse projects across an array of industries that inspire professional development and growth.

The Role:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the full life cycle of design engineering and engineering/construction projects, which includes full responsibility for project profit or loss. This is a position of financial authority with responsibility for directing and leading diverse project teams. Harris Group’s focus is on developing long-term relationships with our clients. Projects range from small in-plant alterations to major expansions and grass roots facilities. The incumbent in this role may also manage projects for engineering sectors including Process/Chemicals and Aerospace/Industrial Manufacturing.

The Responsibilities:

• Manages relationships with assigned clients as Harris Group’s primary representative including identifying projects and developing proposals.
• Identifies, establishes, and manages the project goals, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepares project plan for each project, including scope of project and scope of services, engineering budget, schedule, staffing plan, project procedures, QA/QC plan, safety plan, CAD standards and design criteria.
• Provides financial management of the project, including weekly review of project budgets, approving invoices and tracking payments, expediting overdue payments, resolving disputes and changes with client.
• Facilitates contract review and negotiation.
• Identify and develop clients and prepare marketing data for completed projects in collaboration with marketing and business development
• Facilitates and manages communications with the internal and client project team members including meetings, reports and correspondence.
• Encourages and fosters teamwork including internal staff, clients, vendors and contractors.
• Mentors staff to promote/develop growth of technical skills and provide feedback for personal development plans.

The Requirements:

Degree in Engineering or Architecture and 8 years minimum experience in design or process engineering, plant operations or start-up, and/or construction.

• Demonstrated experience in project and staff management.
• Formal project management training and knowledge of the project life cycle.
• In-depth working knowledge and application of his/her industry sector, including industry-preferred design practices, sector-specific requirements, and the commercial landscape.
• Strong project management and business development skills
• Strong written, verbal and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of design contracts and risk management.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity-VEVRAA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.