Senior Project Manager

Description

This position will manage residential and commercial project design teams and coordinate technical tasks including, but not limited to: conceptual site layout, utility design; roadway design; site grading design; storm drain design; storm water management design; water and sanitary sewer main design; soil erosion and sedimentation control design; floodplain studies; permitting and entitlement support; preparation of engineer’s opinions of probable cost; preparation of proposals; and invoicing for engineering services.

Accountability and Duties:

• Coordinates production of final construction drawings and specifications
• Prepares and reviews engineer’s opinions of probable cost
• Coordinates permits and approvals for applicable municipal agencies
• Prepares and reviews design calculations
• Prepares proposals for engineering services
• Ensures proposal protocol is followed
• Ensures timesheets are submitted on time
• Delegates specific project components to Project Managers, Project Engineers and Staff Engineers for completion
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects for self, team members, and subordinates
• Maintains a good relationship with clients
• Participates in business development activities including: maintaining and expanding existing clients, and increasing service offerings as well as identifying new business opportunities
• Professionally represents the firm at client & municipal meetings/hearings
• Prepares and monitors project budgets, billing, and assists with A/R
• Keeps supervisor informed of work load and any changes in project scope or additional services
• Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a weekly basis
• Mentors and assists with training of Project Engineers and Staff Engineers
• Assists with the evaluation and development of engineering staff

Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

Registered professional engineer with ten years design experience in residential, commercial, or industrial land development projects.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

PE license required, Valid driver’s license

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and technical written communication skills for client contact
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to design/engineer moderately difficult engineering projects
• Ability to make independent decisions within a general framework
• Available to work nights and weekends to complete a project as necessary
• Proficient in MS Office
• Must be fluent in the English language

Physical Demands:

Normal office environment

EEO Statement and Non-harassment Policy
Equal Opportunity Statement Our Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. The Company will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner. The Company will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. We are all responsible for upholding this policy. You may discuss questions regarding equal employment opportunity with your supervisor or any other designated member of management. 

3.2 Disability Accommodation
Our Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabilities related to pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. Consistent with this commitment, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate for the known physical or mental limitations to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the business.