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Engineering Project Manager

Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
Engineering 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.

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.

Job Summary:

The Engineering 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 large industrial or aerospace facility or equipment design projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Receive and review project requirements and obtain clarification on any conflicting, missing, or vague items.
  • Plan project activities, costs, and schedules based on team inputs and client scopes.
  • Collaborate with the project team to create proposals based on client and company expectations.
  • Initiate newly awarded projects with team and client stakeholders and establish the performance baselines.
  • Interface with clients, locations, and information that may be of sensitive or secure nature.
  • Manage the design team to ensure production of complete, timely, quality deliverables within budget.
  • Manage all project related meetings and coordinate with the project coordinator keep minutes.
  • Manage internal cross discipline coordination.
  • Control project scope when issues or changes surface and coordinate the changes with company management and clients.
  • Closeout design projects ensuring all deliverable have be provided and project documentation is complete.
  • Track lessons learned and communicate with management to support continuous improvements in company processes.
  • Communicate and coordinate with Salas O'Brien Engineering leadership on project status.
  • Promote and represent the firm in a professional manner.

Skills:
  • Confident and ambitious problem solver
  • Creative and Innovative
  • Self-starter
  • Dependable
  • Understands the culture of business
  • Detail oriented
  • Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Minimum of an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science Degree
  • 5-7 years Technical Experience in an engineering/construction environment
  • Minimum of 3 years Project Management Experience (DoD/Aerospace projects preferred)
  • Proficient in project management skillsets like critical path, negotiation, cost control, cost estimating, risk management, contract management, and communication
  • Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and invoicing
  • Project management certification preferred (such as IAPM or PMP)
  • Proficient with Microsoft: Windows, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Prefer familiarity with Bluebeam, SharePoint, SpecsIntact, RSMeans, CAD, Revit and Creo

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
  • Current US Passport
  • Valid/Unrestricted Driver's License

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
  • Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance

Location: Bethesda, MD

Travel: Some travel to US sites

Compensation:

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000-$105,000 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000

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