Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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36522
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- Duluth, MN More (6)
- United States

- Lake Superior Consulting

- US Operations

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Project Manager to join our team.

Location:

Flexible | Join a Growing, Dynamic Team at Lake Superior Consulting (LSC)

Current Office locations:
Duluth, MN;
Minneapolis, MN;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Omaha, NE;
Traverse City, MI;
Houston, TX;
Nashville, TN

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Project Manager who thrives on leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and building strong client relationships. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a real impact on our company’s growth and success.

• Be part of a collaborative team environment where your leadership drives results.
• Lead diverse engineering projects across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Structural disciplines.
• Work closely with senior leaders on high-impact initiatives and contribute to shaping LSC’s future.
• Build your career in a company that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth.

• Lead Projects: Manage multiple projects from proposal to closeout, ensuring they’re delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate & Influence: Partner with engineers, discipline managers, and other project managers across multiple office locations to assemble and guide high-performing teams.
• Drive Client Success: Maintain strong client relationships, provide status updates, anticipate challenges, and ensure customer satisfaction at every step.
• Mentor & Grow Talent: Provide training, coaching, and formal mentorship to Associate Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Coordinators.
• Manage Risk & Resources: Develop project organization charts, resource plans, and estimates; proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to Strategy: Support departmental initiatives, help identify new business opportunities, and cross-sell services to expand client partnerships.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of project management experience (engineering, consulting, or energy industry preferred).
• 2+ years of hands‑on project execution experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Skills & Strengths:
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and balance competing deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills—able to engage with clients, senior leaders, and project teams.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, and other project management software.
• Familiarity with pipeline/oil & gas industry regulations (49 CFR Part 192 & 195) is a plus.

Experience in Forecasting, Tracking, and Analysis:
Monitoring actual costs against the budget and managing Scope Creep to prevent budget overruns by using techniques like Earned Value Management (EVM) to calculate Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Cost Variance (CV).

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated salary range for this position is$95,000 - $125,000.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.