Light industrial Jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Industrial Senior Project Manager

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. HDR is seeking a seller-doer Industrial Senior Project Manager with significant experience supporting Industrial sector clients and projects located in Michigan. The successful candidate will serve in a key leadership position as the initial piece of HDR's Michigan-based Industrial team. Primary responsibilities may vary slightly based on the candidate but will generally include establishing and strengthening relationships with Michigan-based Industrial clients, winning and successfully executing engineering / consulting / other projects for Industrial clients, and supporting the recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and sustainable growth of a Michigan-based team of Industrial-focused engineers and designers. Other responsibilities include serving as an active member of relevant local organizations, presenting at industry events, collaboratively developing proposals, leading project teams to successful completion of the work, monitoring and communicating the status of their projects with HDR operations leadership, and networking internal to HDR to identify and on-board the right multi-disciplinary local and remote team members to support your pursuits and projects. This role requires significant client interaction (from pre-positioning for the work through project completion) and strong verbal and written communication skills as needed for regular interaction with internal staff such as project team members, marketing staff, and operations leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships and significant experience winning and executing projects for Michigan-based industrial clients within the manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical, or food & beverage markets. Ideal project experience may include natural gas storage / compression / distribution / metering / regulation, chemical production-related projects, part / equipment manufacturing-related projects, water treatment / wastewater treatment, and similar.

In this role we'll count on you to :

• Plan, schedule, lead and manage all aspects of projects.
• Lead the team to successfully meet all contractual scope, schedule, and fee commitments as needed to earn repeat business from clients.
• Ensure high quality services and deliverables are provided, per HDR's quality guidelines.
• Establish and develop client relationships, and be involved with marketing, proposal development, contract development and adherence, engineering design and production meetings.
• Participate in review meetings with project owners and / or applicable regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with staff supervisors and section managers to get staff assigned to projects, provide feedback on staff development, and maintain alignment on the forecasted workload and schedule.
• Work with operations leadership including Business Group Managers, Accounting Managers, and Area Manager for internal project updates and reviews.
• Engage with relevant industry organizations and present at meetings and conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Industry : Industrial

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting : Sep 16, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.