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Must Haves:
Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer
10 years minimum experience in engineering design for public works projects
Business development experience
Experience in flood plan/drainage engineering
Experience in HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS software's
Previous experience in managing direct reports and growing a team
Strong communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships
Knowledge of GIS and CAD
Plusses:
Municipal project/work experience
Certified Floodplain Manager, Certified Stormwater Management, or Certified Environmental Storm Water Compliance a
PMP certification
Knowledge in advance 2D modeling in XPStorm
Experience in Infoworks ICM or ICPR4
Training in staff leadership and project management
Day to Day:
A client in Dallas, TX is looking for a Senior Project Manager/Group Manager to join the Public Services group. The Public Services group provides engineering services related to drainage, transportation, and public works projects to local municipalities. This individual will be overseeing a small team of 5 in the Dallas office (PE, EIT, Assistant Project manager, interns; looking to grow this team). This individual will be managing relationships with clients as well as managing a team to make sure the projects are completed in a timely manner. It is the individuals job to understand the overarching view of the projects, by using their knowledge from previous experience in order to provide guidance and advice to their team.
Building relationships and growing business in the public sector.
Develop business by marketing to existing clients as well as identifying and marketing to new clients. Outreach will consist of bringing on relationships that the individual currently has, building on existing relationships that the company has, networking at conferences, attending organization lunches, getting phone calls set up, etc.
Meeting with cities, counties, and local agencies for business development purposes.
Support technical efforts for business development such as preparation of responses to RFPs and SOQs the preparation for presentations, and interfacing/coordinating the efforts of the office.
Developing scope, budget, and schedule.
Lead a team of design engineering professionals to produce construction plans, specifications, and estimates for public works projects.
Give valuable guidance and advice to the managers and team to make sure the projects flow smoothly and are completed. Will help provide insight on projects from previous experience.
Review major work orders. Approves project budgets. Prepares reports for and advises senior management regularly regarding the activities of the group.
Manage direct reports including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
Quality assurance for group deliverables
Create, maintain, and improve processes within the group
Participate in appropriate industry organizations to increase company exposure
Travel expectation:
Will travel to HQ in Houston one to two times a quarter.