ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.
Senior Project Manager
ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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Senior Project Manager
position at
ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.
Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Description Title: Senior Project Manager
Department: Project Management
Reports to: Vice President of Projects
FLSA: Exempt, Full‑Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Travel: Up to 20%
EEO: First/Mid Offs & Mgrs
About ZAP ZAP is a full‑service engineering, design, and construction management firm serving oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Lakewood office, we execute projects across North America including California, Florida, Canada, and Mexico. Our projects range from simple engineering studies to large‑scale facility design, operating at a fast pace with a team‐centric approach.
About Your Role Hands‑on, full‑time position overseeing, coordinating, and managing project execution of engineering and construction projects.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities
Proposal Process Management
Assist business development with scoping projects for proposals.
Manage proposal process for engineering and small construction projects.
Maintain relationships with client project managers.
Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors.
Develop project budgets.
Client Communication and Management
Manage client expectations for deliverables, schedule, and budget.
Provide project leadership in client meetings, maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Handle client billing and collection.
Escalate issues to management/sales to resolve problems.
Lead schedule discussions to ensure client objectives are met.
Negotiate change requests and budget deviations for scope changes.
Internal Team Management & Supervision
Manage internal resources to meet deliverables on time and within budget, including cost estimate management.
Oversee quality assurance and workflow planning.
Foster relationships with the team and internal management.
Manage procurements for equipment, material, and services.
Facilitate communication with the team and stakeholders.
Lead internal coordination and planning meetings.
Provide project leadership within the internal team.
Project Reporting
Manage accounting and internal reporting tasks, assist with earned value management, and review weekly status reports.
Escalate issues with management for problem solving.
Provide monthly reports for larger, complex EPC projects.
External Stakeholder Communication and Management
Manage vendor, contractor, permitting jurisdiction, and other external stakeholder communications.
Maintain contractor interface during construction bidding and vendor/supplier relationships during bidding.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Work Hours
Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Hours may vary depending on workload.
Evenings, weekends, or overtime may be required as needed.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Accrued PTO
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Basic Life / AD&D and Voluntary Life / AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Aflac
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Engineering required.
Professional Engineering License preferred.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of technical experience as a Chemical, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Controls engineer, preferably in heavy industrial or oil & gas sectors.
Minimum 7 years of experienced in technical project management or comparable leadership; 10 years preferred.
Specialized Skills
Advanced communication (written, verbal, presentation) skills.
Advanced problem‑solving skills.
Advanced awareness of workflow and project trade‑offs.
Advanced leadership skills with large or technical teams.
Expert user of technology and software required for daily tasks.
Project scheduling software knowledge (e.g., MS Office Suite, Navisworks).
Strategy for building relationships with team, clients, and stakeholders.
Valid, active driver’s license with good driving record.
Supervisory Expectations
Immediate oversight of team members performing related work.
Independence of Action
Works independently using guidelines; supervisor available for problem resolution.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Typical office environment with significant distractions.
Regularly sit and use hands; frequently talk or hear.
Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision requirements include close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Core Competencies
Oral and Written Communication.
Teamwork.
Reasoning and Problem Solving.
Judgement.
Planning/Organizing.
Quality focus.
Attention to detail.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industry Oil and Gas
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Senior Project Manager
position at
ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.
Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Description Title: Senior Project Manager
Department: Project Management
Reports to: Vice President of Projects
FLSA: Exempt, Full‑Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Travel: Up to 20%
EEO: First/Mid Offs & Mgrs
About ZAP ZAP is a full‑service engineering, design, and construction management firm serving oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Lakewood office, we execute projects across North America including California, Florida, Canada, and Mexico. Our projects range from simple engineering studies to large‑scale facility design, operating at a fast pace with a team‐centric approach.
About Your Role Hands‑on, full‑time position overseeing, coordinating, and managing project execution of engineering and construction projects.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities
Proposal Process Management
Assist business development with scoping projects for proposals.
Manage proposal process for engineering and small construction projects.
Maintain relationships with client project managers.
Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors.
Develop project budgets.
Client Communication and Management
Manage client expectations for deliverables, schedule, and budget.
Provide project leadership in client meetings, maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Handle client billing and collection.
Escalate issues to management/sales to resolve problems.
Lead schedule discussions to ensure client objectives are met.
Negotiate change requests and budget deviations for scope changes.
Internal Team Management & Supervision
Manage internal resources to meet deliverables on time and within budget, including cost estimate management.
Oversee quality assurance and workflow planning.
Foster relationships with the team and internal management.
Manage procurements for equipment, material, and services.
Facilitate communication with the team and stakeholders.
Lead internal coordination and planning meetings.
Provide project leadership within the internal team.
Project Reporting
Manage accounting and internal reporting tasks, assist with earned value management, and review weekly status reports.
Escalate issues with management for problem solving.
Provide monthly reports for larger, complex EPC projects.
External Stakeholder Communication and Management
Manage vendor, contractor, permitting jurisdiction, and other external stakeholder communications.
Maintain contractor interface during construction bidding and vendor/supplier relationships during bidding.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Work Hours
Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Hours may vary depending on workload.
Evenings, weekends, or overtime may be required as needed.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Accrued PTO
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Basic Life / AD&D and Voluntary Life / AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Aflac
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Engineering required.
Professional Engineering License preferred.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of technical experience as a Chemical, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Controls engineer, preferably in heavy industrial or oil & gas sectors.
Minimum 7 years of experienced in technical project management or comparable leadership; 10 years preferred.
Specialized Skills
Advanced communication (written, verbal, presentation) skills.
Advanced problem‑solving skills.
Advanced awareness of workflow and project trade‑offs.
Advanced leadership skills with large or technical teams.
Expert user of technology and software required for daily tasks.
Project scheduling software knowledge (e.g., MS Office Suite, Navisworks).
Strategy for building relationships with team, clients, and stakeholders.
Valid, active driver’s license with good driving record.
Supervisory Expectations
Immediate oversight of team members performing related work.
Independence of Action
Works independently using guidelines; supervisor available for problem resolution.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Typical office environment with significant distractions.
Regularly sit and use hands; frequently talk or hear.
Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision requirements include close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Core Competencies
Oral and Written Communication.
Teamwork.
Reasoning and Problem Solving.
Judgement.
Planning/Organizing.
Quality focus.
Attention to detail.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industry Oil and Gas
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