About This Role
<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>SSOE is seeking a<strong> Senior Project Manager </strong>with<strong> pharmaceutical facilities experience </strong>to join our <strong>Industrial Facilities Design</strong> team. The ideal person will have senior-level experience in the <strong>pharmaceutical facilities</strong> design space and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-performance manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up. SSOE brings decades of experience in power-intensive, high-tech, and mission-critical environments throughout North America, making us an excellent choice for your next career move. </p>
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<p><strong>Why Join SSOE and Elevate Your Career?</strong></p>
<p>At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a <strong>“Great Place to Work”</strong> and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry-leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible to purchase shares in the company.</p>
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<p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>A hybrid work schedule</strong> option for this role, providing you with the flexibility to achieve work-life balance while excelling in your career. May be eligible for a fully remote work schedule per company policy.</li>
<li><strong>Competitive Salary</strong>: <strong>$130k - $150k / year </strong>depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.</li>
<li><strong>Bonus and Incentives:</strong> Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals. </li>
<li><strong>Ownership Opportunities:</strong> As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This senior associate-level role will allow you to become a shareholder of SSOE.</li>
<li><strong>Comprehensive Benefits:</strong> Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.</li>
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<p><strong> </strong><strong>Additional Perks:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Continuous Learning:</strong> Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.</li>
<li><strong>Career Stability:</strong> A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.</li>
<li><strong>Career Advancement:</strong> Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.</li>
<li><strong>Holistic Compensation:</strong> A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.</li>
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<h2>AI and Innovation</h2>
<p>At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
<p>The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.</p>
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<li>Coordinates multi-discipline major projects, overseeing all discipline job captains assigned to project.</li>
<li>Directly accountable for adherence to timetable and financial success of assigned project.</li>
<li>Responsible for preparation of fee proposal and contract negotiations with client with input from PIC.</li>
<li>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 DM staff capabilities to fit specific project needs.</li>
<li>Prepares the plan, establishes control procedures, monitors progress, and takes corrective action as may be required.</li>
<li>Prepares project budget and work schedule to serve as a "measuring stick" of progress.</li>
<li>Develops budget for "out-of-pocket" expenses.</li>
<li>Follows established procedures to effectively administer project (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, document control, etc.).</li>
<li>Contracts for outside consultants/services as needed.</li>
<li>Interfaces with political subdivision inspection and regulatory agencies.</li>
<li>Communicates client requirements to each discipline.</li>
<li>Coordinates meetings and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved.</li>
<li>Monitors progress of project, reviews work accomplished and monitors construction budget costs.</li>
<li>Reviews and approves client billings.</li>
<li>Performs a prime role in client contact and business development activities. Serves as a lead participant in presentations for new or prospective work.</li>
<li>Responsible for the collection of past due amounts with assistance from the PIC or accounting as needed.</li>
<li>May assist in the training or mentoring of other Project Managers to familiarize them with SSOE or the client specific requirements.</li>
<li>Follows established change management procedures to document and receive authorization for project change orders in a timely manner.</li>
<li>May travel to other SSOE facilities and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.</li>
<li>Travel required.</li>
<li>Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.</li>
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<h2>Qualifications</h2>
<p><strong>Qualifications You’ll Need on Day One:</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.</li>
<li> PMP Registration strongly preferred.</li>
<li>At least 10 years of experience in the industrial facilities design industry AND 5+ years experience managing pharmaceutical facilities design projects.</li>
<li>Managing the design of major capital industrial projects within an engineering or architecture consulting firm.</li>
<li>Advanced working knowledge of contract management, pre-design, pre-construction, renovations, demolition, new construction, building systems/components, technology, and construction administration.</li>
<li>Experience with various disciplines, trades, and systems related to complex industrial facilities, with an emphasis on full project delivery.</li>
<li>Experience in the execution of multi-office projects with remote teams.</li>
<li>Strong people leadership skills, along with building and maintaining client relationships.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Experience in client-facing roles and business development.</li>
<li>Ability to travel to project locations for short-term visits to client sites.</li>
<li>Valid driver’s license and passport for potential project-related international travel.</li>
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