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About this role
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Imagine leading programs that modernize the grid, integrate renewables and storage, and expand reliable access to energy. As a Senior Project Manager in Olsson’s Energy market, you will own delivery for complex, multi‑disciplinary initiatives across transmission & distribution, substations, grid modernization, distributed energy, and generation interconnections. You’ll combine rigorous project controls with trusted client leadership to deliver high‑impact work that advances resilient, sustainable energy systems.
You will partner closely with discipline leaders, technical managers, and cross‑office teams to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality from pursuit through closeout—while building long‑term client relationships and mentoring PM talent.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex energy projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
- Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for account growth.
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and resource allocations; monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Oversee contract administration, including negotiations, change orders, and risk management.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, facilitating collaboration across offices and technical disciplines.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout all project phases.
- Prepare and present project updates, financial reports, and performance metrics to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Lead proposal efforts, including scope development, fee estimates, and schedule preparation for new pursuits.
- Mentor and coach project team members, promoting professional growth and adherence to best practices.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field (PE or PMP a plus).
- 12+ years of experience in energy or utility projects, including 10+ years in project management.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and build strong client relationships.
- Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management for multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong communication and leadership skills—you know how to keep teams aligned and clients informed.
- A passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering results that make a difference.
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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
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About Olsson
We are Olsson, an engineering firm of people who craft expert solutions and designs that improve communities.
What you'll do
- Lead and deliver complex energy projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met. Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for account growth.
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