Our client company has an opportunity for a full-time Project Manager to join the Geotechnical team in our client's Concord, NH office to represent the company in communications with the client from the initial effort, throughout the entire course of project activity, and in post-agreement marketing activities regularly; communicate with the appropriate Resource Center Manager and Account Manager or other designees relative to project status and performance; and manages the project team.
Essential Functions
Participates in initial client marketing meetings, provides marketing support, and assists in presentations. Participates in the negotiation process and formulating the proposal.
Maintains an understanding of project financial issues including project budget, effective and as-sold multipliers, terms of agreement, changes in agreement scope, billing process, and settlements. Schedules and records all meetings and ensures follow-up on decisions.
Determines team staffing requirements and works with appropriate RCMs to obtain staffing needs.
Delegates authority and responsibility to degree required including designation of assistant project manager.
Ensures project files and reporting are maintained.
Monitors progress and takes action when team performance deviates from the established plan. Monitors team performance to ensure compliance with contractual arrangements.
Monitors product quality, design, and technology to ensure consistency with contractual arrangements. Implements the firm's policies that have an impact on team activities.
Makes final decisions in matters of team technical performance relative to procedures and end products as consistent with contract requirements and company procedures and policies; (calls upon other resources of the firm in cases of disputes beyond his/her area of competence).
Directs and has the authority to supervise the daily activities of the project team as well as the activities of subcontractors involved in assigned projects.
Responsibilities may include interviewing prospective employees; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints; and resolving problems; and disciplinary documentation as may be required with guidance from Human Resources.
Reviews and approves weekly employee time and expense sheets; annually co-develops employees' goals; evaluates annual employee performance; and periodically monitors individual employee progress towards career goals consistent with company objectives.
Attend industry and/or technical conferences and functions/meetings at applicable professional organization(s).
Become involved in the company interest group/team, the company mentor/protégé program, and/or an external professional organization committee. Prepare and give internal and/or external presentations as needed.
Position Requirements
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in science or engineering (e.g., environmental engineering, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, geology, environmental science, earth science, or related field) is required. A master's degree is preferred.
A minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent is required.
For engineers, Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required, and Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure is encouraged.
Must possess a valid driver's license, have own transportation, and be able to travel for project site visits, meetings, data collection, and training. Travel is highly dependent on project work requirements and may be extensive at times.