The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for planning and allocating resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager leads a team of professionals in completing projects by a set deadline to uphold business initiatives. This position defines, plans, and delivers complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and management of inter-dependencies between a group of projects and/or related activities within the constraint of scope, quality, time, and budget. Includes the management of a group of internal and/or matrixed employees and contractors that serve on the program(s) to deliver solutions for the business. All of this takes place within the framework of achieving the company's goals and vision.
Essential Functions
Manage large-scope and/or high-risk projects from proposal to completion.
Lead inter-office and/or inter-department project teams.
Determine cost structure, adjust fee schedules, and provide estimates for work.
Review, draft, and negotiate sub-consultant contracts in accordance with company policy.
Read, understand, and comply with all project contractual requirements.
Ensure that all projects have necessary documentation completed, including written proposals, contracts, and Acknowledgement of Services, signed or documented as indicated by company policy.
Open work orders, prepare change orders, and complete other necessary documentation.
Manage project financial status including adjustments.
Monitor project budget monthly (at a minimum) and prepare monthly invoices for review.
Review aged accounts and work with accounting department to arrange payment on aged accounts.
Maintain project file including contract, reports, invoicing, and other project documentation.
Maintain client communication for the project, including any changes to project services or budget.
Actively communicate project risks and concerns to stakeholders.
Provide routine project progress updates.
Develop and maintain business relationships.
Actively market services to new and existing business contacts.
Actively participate in professional organizations.
Assist in the development and implementation of strategic growth plans for department.
As applicable, provide engineering or technical expertise for assigned projects. Technical role will vary according to level of technical expertise and experience.
Ability to anticipate, recognize, and manage risk/liability.
Ability to be forward-thinking with respect to technologies, practices, policies, and other areas in order to promote and advance the company.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field; OR an equivalent amount of related experience in lieu of an applicable degree.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to present ideas to large groups in a clear and compelling manner.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
Experience using personal computer software, especially Microsoft Office. ERP experience required.
Demonstrated skill in cultivating and managing client and internal relationships to foster a positive working environment, to develop strong teamwork, and to resolve issues and problems in a positive manner.
Preferred Skills
3-5 years of project management experience in construction/engineering.
5-10 years of experience in project management strongly preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Ability to develop and implement creative/innovative solutions to a wide range of problems.