Senior Project Manager, Municipal

 
Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n): 

• Effective 2024, CobbFendley is proud to announce that FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases. CobbFendley pays for the entire cost of this benefit. 
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs 
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays 
• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources 
• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

 CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in our Austin, San Antonio, McAllen, Texas office.

EXPERIENCE KNOLWEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA)

Advanced // Highly skilled with extensive experience; able to handle complex tasks and provide guidance to others. 15 years of relevant and professional experience within a discipline, including proven performance as a Project Manager III. 

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software (i.e., Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, etc.), and quality management required.
• Skills including leadership, communication, time, risk, quality and financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving required.
• Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy required.

COMPLEXITY DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

1. Responsible for the success of projects of large and complex scope. 
2. Independently performs all assignments, addresses staff questions/concerns of moderate complexity, escalates critical and financial matters pertaining to the project to the supervisor, can identify areas needing improvement, and recommend corrective action to improve overall project performance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Management //

1. Utilize weekly budget report, project reports, accounts receivable (A/R) report, and staff utilization to manage projects and resources. Escalate to Department Manager for additional staffing needs. 
2. Prepare scope of work (SOW), Levels of Effort (LOE) and schedules for projects. Identify out of scope requests and prepare proposals for additional authorizations.
3. Responsible for collection of invoices from clients and other Project Manager’s clients under their direction. Communicates with Department Manager for delayed payment risk plans.

1. Corporate Compliance Risk Assessment //

1. Ensure completion of the contract and subcontract review process through the Contracts Department and appropriate filing and adhere to jurisdictional requirements and company-established signature matrix protocol. 
2. Review and provide contract mark ups, negotiate client contract modifications with support from Contracts Department.
3. Negotiate payment terms with the client. 
4. Ensure the company-established QA/QC process is followed from proposals to final deliverables.
5. Capable of identifying preclusions on pursuits and teaming opportunities. 

1. Communication Collaboration //

1. Held accountable for communications and collaboration such as ensuring that messages and information are not only received but understood and acted upon appropriately within the department, other disciplines and regions, and corporate resources including engagement of staff.
2. Able to articulate project requirements timelines, deliverables, corporate directives, in a concise and clear manner.
3. Ensure project and company communication is provided and documented to clients and staff. 
4. Assist with and provide guidance to marketing for requests for qualifications (RFQ), proposals, interview preparation, teaming, resumes, etc. Capable of writing project approaches for RFQ for marketing pursuits.

1. Client Internal Satisfaction // 

1. Be responsive and accessible, anticipate needs and proactively offer solutions, address complex problems and concerns timely, and follow up to ensure satisfaction post-resolution.
2. Oversee multiple clients and ensure a positive and professional rapport.

1. People Development //

1. Provide timely feedback directly to staff including for annual evaluation.
2. Ensures adequate staffing and recruiting of project team members.
3. Delegates work to, trains, mentors, and supervises junior-level staff and other entry to senior level project managers to complete assignments.
4. Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to clearly define goals and responsibilities that are clear and realistic.

1. Technical

1. Apply technical expertise and project management experience to manage project teams on conventional and unconventional projects.
2. Progressive municipal civil engineering design experience in water, wastewater, roadway, drainage, and construction.
3. Perform basic project functions of production, coordination, planning, organizing directing, controlling, financial management, and marketing assistance.

PHYSICAL COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work Environment. Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required. 
• Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.
• Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures), noise, and exposure to allergens (e.g., pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy).
• Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with handling electric power tools, cutting tools, plotting equipment, rotary paper cutter, and other equipment.
• Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.
• Noise and Allergens. Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar.
• Wildlife Hazards. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST/local time zone.

This position may include the need for overtime hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer, interested in qualified candidates with the requisite employment authorization eligibly to work in the United States. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing any applicable pre-employment screenings including but not limited to: electronic consent for the pre-employment screenings, eleven-panel drug screening, ten-year federal, state, and county background verifications, three-year minimum motor vehicle record (MVR), unless a client requires additional (copy of a valid driver’s license is required), functional capacity exam (FCE), also known as a physical exam (if applicable).
• Work Authorization Sponsorship. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind. 
• External Recruiting Agencies. CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.