Senior Engineering Project Manager

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This Senior Engineer Project Manager role will focus on expanding the Ceres Environmental Services footprint, leading complex infrastructure, environmental services, energy, power plant and power generation initiatives.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr. Additional discretionary bonus may be available.

Preferred location:
Sarasota, FL; additional locations:
Houston, TX or Brooklyn Park, MN. Travel may be required, including domestic and international.

Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and travel opportunities.

Ceres Global is a network of companies delivering integrated solutions in infrastructure, power, environmental services, and community resilience. Founded in 1976, Ceres has grown from a Midwest operation to a global enterprise with nine offices across the U.S, Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand. With $2 billion in bonded project capacity and nearly 50 years of experience, Ceres Global serves clients worldwide through specialized units in disaster recovery, electrical infrastructure, power generation, heavy civil construction, environmental restoration, and materials recovery.

We’re hiring a Senior Engineering Project Manager to help expand Ceres Environment Services, Inc’s footprint. The successful candidate will own the full project lifecycle—from scope and schedule to budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction; lead multi‑disciplinary teams driving operational excellence and ensuring strict compliance with industry standards; and work closely with the Chief Estimator during the proposal process to provide technical input, site knowledge, and resource planning.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client, subcontractors, vendors, along with local, state, and federal partners.
• Lead, mentor, train, and support staff; enforce policies and ensure certifications are current.
• Provide accurate and concise updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring messaging is tailored to meet needs.

• Build and manage comprehensive project plans to include scope, budget, risk mitigation, communications strategies.
• Create and oversee the Production, Quality Control, and Safety Plans to ensure operational excellence.
• Ensure all required permits are secured and manage associated logistical activities.
• Monitor project performance using project management software; maintain dashboards and key metrics.
• Identify and document corrective actions when project scope is exceeded or deviations occur.

• Lead the creation and management of project P&L, budgets, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and financial forecasts.
• Review and approve expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, timecards, and travel related costs.
• Prepare cost proposals, change orders, and Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) along with all supporting documentation.

• Develop and manage Quality Control (QC) plans using the three phase control system.
• Ensure full compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations.
• Lead after action reviews and oversee complete project closeout processes.

• Promote zero incident culture by developing and conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safety briefings.
• Proactively identify hazards, implement control measures, and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Ensure all personnel maintain current training, licenses, and certifications, and remain in full compliance with safety standards.

• Leveraged Ceres Global capabilities to expand our business offerings and drive growth.
• Delivered projects ahead of schedule, within budget and full alignment with scope.
• Achieved strong financial performance, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and profit targets.
• Maintained a commitment to workplace safety with zero recordable safety incidents.
• Received positive client feedback and repeated engagements.

• B.S. degree in…