Senior Project Manager - Automotive

Overview

SSOE is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Automotive & Industrial Facilities Design team. This role is ideally based in Troy (MI), Toledo/Columbus (OH), Brentwood (TN), Birmingham/Huntsville (AL), though qualified candidates outside of these locations may be considered. In this role, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex capital projects for automotive OEMs and suppliers, energy industry manufacturers, and more.

You will partner with an integrated team of architects, engineers, and technical specialists to deliver high-performance manufacturing, assembly, battery, logistics, and industrial support facilities from early planning through commissioning and startup. As manufacturers continue to invest in electrification, automation, advanced manufacturing, and facility modernization, this position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects that shape the future of mobility and industrial production across North America.

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a “Great Place to Work” and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry-leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible to purchase shares in the company.

• A hybrid work schedule option for this role, providing you with the flexibility to achieve work-life balance while excelling in your career. May be eligible for a fully remote work schedule per company policy.
• Competitive Salary: $130k - $150k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and
  
  Incentives:
  
  Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities:
  As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This senior associate-level role will allow you to become a shareholder of SSOE.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

• Continuous Learning:
  Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement:
  Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams delivering automotive manufacturing, assembly, battery, testing, logistics, and industrial facility projects.
• Serve as the primary client interface for automotive OEMs and suppliers, EV manufacturers, battery producers, and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Manage facility expansion, modernization, brownfield renovation, and greenfield development projects throughout all phases of delivery.
• Collaborate with clients to understand production goals, manufacturing requirements, operational constraints, and future capacity needs.
• Coordinate facility design efforts involving production support systems, utilities, automation infrastructure, material handling systems, warehouses, laboratories, and administrative spaces.
• Support strategic planning efforts for capital investment programs…