Senior Project Manager - Heavy Industrial at Orbital Engineering, Inc. in Hammond, IN

Job description

• Senior Project Manager
• Location:
• Hybrid; Hammond, IN
• FLSA Classification
• Exempt
• Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager with Heavy Industrial experience to lead the successful delivery of complex, multi-discipline projects while providing direct leadership, oversight, and development of a team of project managers. This position serves as a critical link between project execution and client engagement, ensuring consistent delivery performance while actively supporting business development and growth initiatives.
• The role requires strong technical and commercial acumen, with a focus on building client relationships, driving repeat business, and enhancing overall project delivery excellence. This is a hybrid role with a strong preference for candidates located in the Greater Hammond, IN Region. The position requires regular engagement with regional project teams and clients, including periodic travel to project sites and offices as needed to support successful project delivery and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Project & Portfolio Leadership
• Lead the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery aligns with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Provide oversight, direction, and escalation support to project managers across technical, operational, and commercial matters
• Monitor portfolio performance using established metrics (e.g., earned value, margin performance, schedule adherence) and implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure consistent application of project management processes, including risk management, change control, forecasting, and reporting
• Drive accountability for project financial performance, including revenue recognition, cost control, and margin improvement
• Client Engagement & Business Development
• Serve as a senior client interface, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts across assigned markets
• Proactively identify additional opportunities within existing client engagements, including follow-on work, program expansion, and cross-service offerings
• Partner with Operations leadership to support growth strategies within targeted regions and accounts
• Lead or support proposal development efforts, including scope definition, execution approach, resource planning, and pricing strategies
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and industry events to strengthen Orbital’s market presence and brand
• Provide input on contract terms, risk positioning, and commercial strategy to ensure alignment with company objectives
• Drive client satisfaction by ensuring project teams are responsive, proactive, and aligned with client expectations
• Team Leadership & Development
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, establishing clear expectations and performance standards
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support career development planning
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project management team
• Support onboarding and training initiatives to strengthen project delivery capabilities and consistency
• Operational Excellence & Governance
• Champion standardized project management tools, methodologies, and PMO practices across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, including lessons learned, efficiency gains, and process enhancements
• Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with engineering and functional leaders to optimize resource allocation and workload balancing
• Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience managing complex, multi-discipline projects in industrial or infrastructure environments
• 3+ years of experience leading and supervising project managers or project teams
• Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin control
• Experience in heavy industrial sectors (e.g., oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, steel, or specialty chemicals)
• Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
• Strong understanding of project management tools, systems, and performance metrics (including earned value management)
• Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or equivalent certification
• Experience operating within a structured PMO or program management environment

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Earned value management
• Risk management
• Change control
• Forecasting and reporting
• Team leadership and development
• Performance evaluation and coaching
• Proposal development
• Contract management
• PMO practices

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• PMP certification

Benefits

• A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.
• $120,000 - $180,000 (based on experience, qualifications, and location)