What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at DBR?
HIRING A PROJECT MANAGER IN HOUSTON
ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible for the profitability and successful execution of projects including the quality of work performed, client service, business development, utilization of staff, reputation of the firm, contract management, billing and project profitability
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Works with the Partner in Charge to identify, evaluate and pursue (self and with/through others) priority Business Development opportunities that will increase revenues to levels required by Marketing and business plans, and then execute the work to the client’s satisfaction. Works with the Partners and other Project Managers to assess targeted market potential and to select target clients that fulfill the marketing plan and budget.
- Assists in providing oversight of client/ proposal tracking activities; management and review of Requests For Proposal’s (RFP’s), Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) and proposals
- Works with all involved disciplines, prepares estimated labor requirements, schedules and other pertinent data; participates with Partner in Charge in preparing fee proposals, conducting fee negotiations, preparing contractual agreement; and is sufficiently familiar with all agreements between firm and client to effectively manage the project in a professional and economic manner
- Ascertain that code checks are made and zoning status is acceptable and coordinates with proper building officials
- Provides oversight on all Engineering disciplines involved in the project. Provides corrective instruction to design staff on Engineering issues
- Participates in design to a limited extent in order to complete the project on time and within budget
- Ensures that projects, from original authorization through studies and reports, design, construction and post-construction, meet all requirements of the client, approving agencies, and standards of quality of the firm
- Ensures that all services provided are accurate and appropriate and that charges against projects are reasonable
- Maintains adequate records, memos of conversations, and similar documentation on file
- Takes necessary administrative action in coordination with the Partner in Charge to assure proper invoicing for services performed
- Participates in Evaluation of team members
- Perform additional assignments as requested/needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
College degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering with an emphasis in HVAC, building electrical, or plumbing, or fire protection with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a minimum of 10 years qualified experience without a degree
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
