Senior Engineering Project Manager - 6587
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Location: Saint Paul, MN 55106
Description:
The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing engineering projects, acting as a primary liaison with clients, managing project costs and schedules, and ensuring compliance with financial and contractual requirements. This role supports accounting team with financial reporting, including indirect labor costing and budget management, and ensures successful execution of both government and commercial engineering projects.
The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen, project management expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams of engineers while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract terms.
Key Responsibilities:
Project & Program Management:
Oversee the execution of engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business objectives.
Act as the primary liaison between engineering teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.
Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring continuous alignment with scope, budget, and performance metrics.
Financial Oversight & Compliance:
Develop and monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective resource allocation.
Prepare financial reports, analyze indirect labor costs, and ensure compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and other government regulations.
Support cost accounting and reporting for both government and non-government engineering projects.
Assist in pricing strategies, financial forecasting, and variance analysis to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with government contract requirements, including cost structures, billing, and financial audits.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
Provide oversight and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring project goals and deliverables align with business objectives.
Work closely with program managers, finance teams, and executives to drive operational and financial efficiency.
Oversee vendor and subcontractor selection and contract negotiation for project needs.
Ensure proper allocation of resources and staffing for engineering projects.
Performance Analysis & Process Improvement:
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and financial performance.
Recommend process improvements to enhance project execution, cost efficiency, and compliance.
Implement best practices in project finance, contract administration, and risk management.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Experience:
5+ years in program management, finance, or project control within an engineering or government contracting environment.
Experience managing government contracts (FAR, DCAA compliance) and commercial engineering projects.
Knowledge of indirect labor costing, financial planning, and contract compliance.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and cost tracking tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Microsoft Project).
Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project cost control methodologies.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Preferred Certifications (if applicable):
PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMP (Program Management Professional)
CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) (a plus for financial-heavy roles)
Lean Six Sigma or process improvement certifications (a plus)
The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen, project management expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams of engineers while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract terms.
Key Responsibilities:
Project & Program Management:
Oversee the execution of engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business objectives.
Act as the primary liaison between engineering teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.
Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring continuous alignment with scope, budget, and performance metrics.
Financial Oversight & Compliance:
Develop and monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective resource allocation.
Prepare financial reports, analyze indirect labor costs, and ensure compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and other government regulations.
Support cost accounting and reporting for both government and non-government engineering projects.
Assist in pricing strategies, financial forecasting, and variance analysis to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with government contract requirements, including cost structures, billing, and financial audits.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
Provide oversight and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring project goals and deliverables align with business objectives.
Work closely with program managers, finance teams, and executives to drive operational and financial efficiency.
Oversee vendor and subcontractor selection and contract negotiation for project needs.
Ensure proper allocation of resources and staffing for engineering projects.
Performance Analysis & Process Improvement:
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and financial performance.
Recommend process improvements to enhance project execution, cost efficiency, and compliance.
Implement best practices in project finance, contract administration, and risk management.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Experience:
5+ years in program management, finance, or project control within an engineering or government contracting environment.
Experience managing government contracts (FAR, DCAA compliance) and commercial engineering projects.
Knowledge of indirect labor costing, financial planning, and contract compliance.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and cost tracking tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Microsoft Project).
Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project cost control methodologies.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Preferred Certifications (if applicable):
PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMP (Program Management Professional)
CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) (a plus for financial-heavy roles)
Lean Six Sigma or process improvement certifications (a plus)