Engineering Project Manager

KCW Engineering Technologies has been voted one of The Daily Record's Best Companies to work for in Maryland since 2023!

At KCW, we provide real-time opportunities for career growth and mentorship, creating a brighter future for the communities we serve. KCW is a women-owned firm with over 40 years of experience designing projects within the Baltimore-Washington Area. Our diverse expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, electrical distribution engineering, and traffic control design and inspections. KCW has the unique experience to service everything on the utility pole.

Our foundational principles of opportunity, mentorship, and servant leadership continue in KCW’s structure today. We foster a culture that celebrates and supports our team’s lives inside and outside KCW. We welcome cross-training across departments enabling team members to diversify their skills, grow their careers, and expand our capabilities for our clients. KCW is just as committed to giving back to local communities as they are to designing them. Our team gives back year-round supporting House of Ruth Maryland, STEM mentorship of the next generation, and veteran efforts.

KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. is recruiting for anEngineering Project Manager. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of projects. The candidate will also prepare reports for Senior management regarding status of projects. 

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you'll play a key role in helping projects run smoothly from kickoff to completion. You'll work closely with clients, team members, and project partners to deliver successful projects that meet expectations, stay on schedule, and align with budget goals.

In this role, you will:

• Lead projects from start to finish, helping ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Partner with clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors to keep projects moving forward and address challenges along the way.
• Work with stakeholders to define project goals, scope, schedules, and resource needs.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and communicate updates to clients and company leadership.
• Identify potential risks and develop solutions to minimize impacts on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate team resources and delegate tasks based on individual strengths, experience, and workload.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review project performance and financial results to help drive successful outcomes and profitability.
• Create reports, spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to support planning, communication, and project execution.
• Foster clear and effective communication across project teams and with clients.
• Continue growing your leadership and project management skills through training, professional development, and industry events.
• Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as needed.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients and project stakeholders.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented professionals, build strong client relationships, and make a direct impact on project and company success. You'll have the support and resources to grow your skills while helping deliver results that matter.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. 
• Proven working experience in project management. 

Certifications: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience 

Compensation:

• $42.00-$57.00/hour (equal to $87,360-$118.560 annually)
• Position eligible for overtime
• Position eligible for discretionary bonuses at the sole discretion of the company 

Benefits:

• Company-paid Mental Health program
• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• $25,000 Company paid Life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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