Project Manager
Burr Ridge, IL
Who We Are
Our Purpose: Creating Solutions, Improving Lives. BSI lives by the mantra Serve the client, satisfy the employee and we hold true to it in all aspects of our company. Our employees have consistently voted us a Top Workplace, commenting specifically on our dedication to company culture, employee appreciation, and employee well-being.
At BSI, there is a we culture that flows naturally through our team, and this motivates us to help one another as we continue to serve our clients. Founded in memory of a friend, BSI carries on the legacy of Bryan Speicher, who had a vision to create a company that gives back to its employees and community. Our founding president, Phil Beirne, helped cultivate this legacy, and Beirne & Speicher Inspired continues to grow and succeed.
We are a full-service engineering consulting firm, providing quality designs to our clients across the country in several industries such as specialty chemical, renewables, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and consumer product industries. At the heart of it all, we are our people, and we are grateful that you are considering a career with BSI Engineering.
Although you will see requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Technical skills, passion, and innovation are all key components to continuing to serve our clients, and we encourage you to apply.
Your Role at BSI
The Project Manager is the first interaction with our clients, and represents BSI in a positive manner, while executing technical projects for our industrial clients. Our Project Managers have an attention for detail, driving projects to completion while maintaining scope, schedule, budget, and maintaining a healthy balance of expectations between our clients and employees. The ideal candidate for this role will be comfortable and confident in front of clients, and has a natural desire to mentor others as they grow within our organization.
Responsibilities and Scope
- Lead in proposal and estimate development
- Build and maintain client relationships; acts as the primary point of contact and meets with the client to assess project requirements.
- Delivers final proposal to client
- Lead interactive planning sessions, create detailed work plan, and coordinate with appropriate staff for project execution
- Balance client and BSI needs/interests; manage expectations
- Coordinate project meetings as necessary; ensure proper documentation and communication to clients and BSI employees
- Facilitate positive team environment and maintain a solution-focused mindset
- Coordinate cross-discipline project teams
- Issue and deliver completed packages while meeting schedule and budgetary expectations
- Ensure package has followed checking procedures prior to issuance
- Ensure quality assurance and SOPs are followed through project execution; communicate status reports as necessary
- Regularly update project forecast and manage project staff to achieve project deliverables; provide direction when necessary
- Monitor the progress of the project; frequently analyze project scope, schedule and budget adherence
- Evaluate project progress for deviations and communicate any change orders to the client
- Ensure project is properly closed out upon completion of the effort and all documents are turned over to the client
- Manage any requests for information (RFIs) from the client, and ensure timely feedback is given
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
- Proven experience presenting to and communicating with clients
- Previous experience in an engineering consulting role
- Experience in a renewable energy industry
- Excellent communication and team collaboration to various audiences
Reporting Structure
The new Senior Project Manager will report to Alexa Krueger, our Director of Project Management. Alexa began her career in the construction industry, and has been with BSI since 2014. During her time here, she has held various titles and positions, and is a valued member of BSI Engineering, always taking on new responsibilities and roles. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and obtained her PMP in 2019. Alexa is a natural leader, a dedicated mentor, and she is excited to grow her team.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Generous bonus programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Paid overtime
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Charitable Effort Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Telecommuting Policy
BSI Core Values
- Be Someone Inspiring
- Be Someone Invested
- Be Someone Improving
- Be Someone Innovative
- Be Someone Impactful
- Be Someone Involved
- Be Someone In Demand