Leading Project Manager (Building & Industry), for COWI in North America
COWI | |
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 401(k)
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United States, Virginia, McLean | |
Apr 25, 2026 | |
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Senior Project Manager, Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities (United States) McLean or New York Regular, Full-Time Hybrid Do you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America? Can you navigate a market that is constantly changing by adapting strategies swiftly, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and mitigating risks? And are you committed to accelerating growth, promoting innovation, and delivering results? Then, this is the place to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our North American team. You will be responsible for the management of multidisciplinary teams through full project life cycle delivery from early concept to construction and commissioning ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives demonstrating the required project management and technical skills. Your key responsibilities will be to: * Lead, manage, and deliver complex industrial manufacturing facility projects for public and private clients, including Alternative Delivery Methods, Design-Bid-Build, Design & Build, and similar delivery models. * Manage end-to-end project delivery including planning, design, procurement, and construction. * Lead, direct, manage, and motivate multidisciplinary teams including architectural, structural, MEP, civil, utilities, geotechnical and drainage ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. * Coordinate, build and sustain positive relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including contractors, third-party utility agencies, and community groups. * Serve as the primary point of contact for client project managers. * Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards * Oversee contract management, commercial performance and risk management * Mentor and guide junior project managers and technical staff to promote professional growth and uphold a culture of delivery excellence. Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future. Like us, you believe that leadership growth comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in being accountable for their work. You delegate responsibility as needed and ensure an open and safe dialogue, and you coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback. Attracting and developing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda as is creating an inclusive, supportive, and trusting culture in your team. On top of that, you will have: * A minimum of 12+ years of experience in industrial/manufacturing facilities, including a minimum of 5 years in senior project management roles. * A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. * A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in NY, DC, VA, or MD * Demonstrated experience working with contractors, public clients, and agencies, and managing multidisciplinary design teams. * Experience in contracts, budgeting, and risk management * Proficient written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively. * Self-motivation, willingness to adjust, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in environments with shifting priorities. * Great organizational, time management, and team-building skills, with demonstrated leadership abilities. A place to work and so much more At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers' transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,500 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play. What we also offer: Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally. Some of our benefits include: Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start |Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events. Base compensation: $121,600 to $193,800 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location. Got more questions? Get to know us even better at our website,www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI. Equal opportunity employer COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information. #LI-HYBRID #LI-JOUR | |
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 401(k)
Apr 25, 2026