Project Manager II Appleton Published

The Project Manager II leads complex, cross‑functional projects by defining scope, managing budgets, resources, and schedules, and proactively mitigating risk to ensure stakeholder satisfaction. This role champions best practices and requires strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen.

The Project Manager IIrepresentsthe company in delivering successful project outcomes andretainsfull authority and accountability throughout the contract lifecycle.

SCOPE:

Develop written project planstoestablishthe project“charter”definition,thescope of work, cost,and schedule parameters.

Manage the projectin accordance withAFRY USALLC’sProject Management Procedures  and the contractual agreement with the client.

Ensure compliance withscope,schedule, budget,and quality requirements.

Serve as client liaison, including initiating andparticipatinginmeetings and conferences, having the authority to speak for the company.

Supervise personnel assigned to the project team. Direct supervision may include project engineers,discipline engineers,other engineering consultants,home office and/or resident construction management, and project support service personnel including procurement,project control, estimating,scheduling and administration.

Continuouslymonitortheprojectstatus, keeping the client andAFRYmanagement informed of developments that may affect scope,schedule, budget,quality,financial performance, and client relations.

Participate inthenegotiation of contract changes with the client.

Ensure proper documentation of meetings, agreements,and conversationsthatmay affect contract commitments.

Assistin the preparation of proposals,marketing material,andsales of technical presentations.

Prepare a Project Procedures Manual, Design Criteria Document, and/or Field Procedure Manual,if appropriate, and other project controls to encompass all phases of the work.

Assist Department Managers and Client Relations staff with client contracts, presentations,and qualification materials.

Coordinate the receipt ofall information coming into the office on a project anddisseminateit to the designteamand others as appropriate.

Coordinate the work with other engineering disciplines,where required,for project continuity.

Monitor/report scope.

Monitor/report schedule and costs.

Prepare project monthly reports.

Coordinate preparation of earned value reports.

Coordinate preparation of resource loading plan.

RELATIONSHIPS:

This role reports to a designated Executive Sponsor for each project and collaborates with teams across all departments,leveraging in-house expertise. The position may be accountable to multiple Executive Sponsors simultaneously, depending on project assignments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

REQUIRED:

Mustpossessin-depth knowledge and a working backgroundinproject management principles.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural discipline or equivalent combination of academic training and related engineering experience.

Prefer5yearsofengineering experience with a minimum of2 to 7years of managing projects.

Familiarity withprojectaccounting, estimating, and scheduling procedure sand systemsis preferred.

Professional registration as an engineer or architect is preferred.

PMP certification is preferred.

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to make effective presentations to clients and technical groups.

Industry focus:
Chemical& Bio Refining, Pulp & Paper, Mining and Metals
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Strong computer-based skills in relevant software programs, such as Word, Excel, Access, Adobe,Outlook,and Windows.

Industrial based role, not an information technology role.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

Proactive leader with a proven ability to manage multiple projects or large-scale initiatives in high-pressure environments. Thrives both independently and as a collaborative member of multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, a dedicated work ethic, and flexibility to travel as needed for project assignments.

Advances business growth through a revenue‑generating mindset.

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing…