Job description
RESPEC is seeking a motivated and client-focused Project Manager to join our Geothermal team. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary projects from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will collaborate with technical experts, project teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who excels at coordinating teams, managing competing priorities, solving complex challenges, and driving successful project outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with technical experts, business leaders, and clients on impactful projects across a variety of markets and disciplines.
What You'll Do
As a Project Manager, you will:
Lead projects through the full lifecycle, from project kickoff through closeout
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders across multiple offices and locations
Monitor project performance and implement solutions to keep projects on track
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and clear communication
Lead client meetings and provide regular updates on project progress, risks, schedules, budgets, and next steps
Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, billing, and profitability
Identify and manage project risks, change orders, and contract modifications
Ensure compliance with quality standards, contract requirements, and regulatory obligations
Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client presentations, and project pursuits
Mentor and support team members while promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing best practices and lessons learned across teams
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, science, construction management, environmental science, business, or a related field from an accredited university
5+ years of progressively responsible consulting, engineering, technical, operational, or project management experience
Demonstrated experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, client communications, and multidisciplinary teams
Experience serving as a client interface and successfully delivering projects from initiation through closeout
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record where business travel is required
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP), professional registration, or applicable technical certification
Experience with P6 scheduling software
Geothermal experience
Compensation: Compensation depends on experience and expertise. The typical salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company, and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits:
Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
Professional Development and Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.