Project Manager

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.

Job Summary: The Project Manager is a member of the technical staff and fills a pivotal role as a design team leader who effectively manages schedule, budget, and technical scope to reduce risk and manage dynamic and changing projects. The ideal candidate would be a detail-oriented professional who also has problem-solving project manager experience on various project types including, but not limited to, Healthcare, Commercial, Life Sciences, Industrial, and Mission-Critical.

Responsibilities:

• As the point of contact on assigned projects, performs a variety of highly skilled duties such as assembling, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary technical review teams
  • Manage the design and development of MEP/FP/IT/AV/Security construction documents
  • Interface with engineering discipline leads for proper resource allocation
  • Ensure interdisciplinary coordination
  • Direct and oversee project teams for the duration of planning, design, and construction
  • Manage and control project progress throughout the design and construction administration
  • Ensure timely completion of activities and adherence to project milestones
  • Ensure adherence to internal project budgets
  • Ensure company quality assurance standards are upheld
  • Develop scope of work and fees for proposals
  • Liaise with clients and maintain client relationships
  • Maintain culture of unparalleled responsiveness 
  • Assist in contract management, including scope adherence fee control and collection of receivables
  • Facilitates and troubleshoots a myriad of challenges associated with the development of complex systems
  • Respond to inquiries about projects
  • Chair various project review and pre-submittal meetings
  • Attend client meetings

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in mechanical or electrical consulting engineering
  • Familiarity with new construction and renovation projects
  • Ability to write reports and proposals
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • BS in engineering and/or Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously

Location: Philadelphia, PA             

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $165,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

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.

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.

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.