Principal Project Lead

Search Leaders, LLC

Minneapolis, MN, United States
On-site
Design-build engineering project leadership
Cross-disciplinary technical risk management
Mentorship and leadership of engineering staff
This senior leadership role oversees the technical and programmatic direction of major design-build engineering projects ensuring deliverables meet safety, performance, and customer expectations

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role oversees the technical and programmatic direction of major design-build engineering projects ensuring deliverables meet safety, performance, and customer expectations.
  • The company offers a competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a positive culture valuing diversity and collaboration.
  • The role requires close coordination with project managers, vendors, and clients while providing mentorship and leading high-stakes technical decisions.

Matching Summary

This senior leadership role oversees the technical and programmatic direction of major design-build engineering projects ensuring deliverables meet safety, performance, and customer expectations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design-build engineering project leadership
  • Cross-disciplinary technical risk management
  • Mentorship and leadership of engineering staff
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks, ANSYS, MS Project, Excel
  • Safety-critical systems experience
  • Client stakeholder technical liaison

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative approach with internal teams
  • Strong mentoring skills
  • Balance of creativity and operational discipline
  • Process improvement contributor
  • Flexible work-life balance culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
  • 10 to 15 years leading complex design-build projects
  • U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder
  • Experience with safety-critical aerospace and entertainment systems

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or Green Card

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