Project Manager - Engineering

Project Manager – Engineering

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passionfor 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.

_Salas O'Brien is looking for an experienced Project Manager, who has a passion for excellence and a drive for success. You will be working on diverse projects within the MEP space, coordinating with Engineers and management at every level.

__If you are looking for your next big challenge with an employee-owned company that will set you up for success; check out this opportunity!

_Job Summary

The Project Manager will lead the development and implementation of standardized project management procedures, quality control systems, and financial oversight frameworks across our engineering operations. This role is critical to ensuring consistent project delivery, accountability, and operational excellence.

Project Management

• Develop and implement standardized PM workflows, templates, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate initial project setup, including scope definition, resource allocation, and schedule planning.
• Establish and communicate project budget hours to PMs and teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Quality Assurance And Control

• Collaborate with engineering leads to define and document QA/QC protocols.
• Coordinate QA/QC schedules and personnel assignments.
• Oversee timely execution of QA/QC reviews and ensure accountability.
• Maintain compliance with internal and client quality standards.

Financial Oversight

• Maintain financial oversight of all active projects.
• Design and manage Excel-based tools to track project health, billing accuracy, and budget adherence.
• Generate and distribute weekly financial reports to leadership and PMs.

You Will Be a Great Fit If

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or

related field.

• 10+ years of experience in project management, with a minimum of 5 years

in MEP Engineering Design.

• Experience managing projects from $2M +.
• Proven experience establishing PM and QC systems from the ground up.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with project budgeting and

reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management software (e.g.,

Deltek, MS Project).

• PMP certification is a plus.

Skills/abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process adoption.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.

Office Location: Bethesda, MD (Remote)

Compensation: $120,000-$140,000

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, color, 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.