Project Civil Manager - Water Wastewater

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Summary 

We are currently seeking a Project Manager focused on growing and expanding our water, wastewater, and water resources work in the Central Texas region. This includes working with new and existing clients to pursue, manage, and deliver successful projects.

 The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the successful management of assigned projects. They will plan, execute and deliver profitable projects that meet or exceed client expectations within the time and resources allocated. The PM will be responsible for managing multiple, simultaneous projects from concept through delivery, and responsible for maintaining superior relationships with each of their clients. In addition, the PM contributes to the company’s growth by leveraging existing relationships to identify, pursue and win new projects for the firm, including client management and business development

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Project Management

• Estimates hours, drafts a budget and defines the project understanding to build the scope and contract.
• Builds and manages the Project Plan that includes phases, tasks, timelines, contingencies and description of critical paths.
• Oversees the technical direction and manages project resources to meet or exceed the budget and schedule.
• Conducts kickoff and regular project meetings where the schedule, project plan, and client expectations are regularly discussed to ensure delivery stays on track to meet client expectations.
• Initiates changes in scope, addendums and change orders necessary to ensure financial performance of projects under management.

Client Management 

• Identifies client needs and meets the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Recommends additional business solutions to meet a client’s current and/or future needs.
• Interacts independently with client technical and mid-level staff and supports Senior Project Managers and other senior staff in the execution of client management plans.
• Attends client meetings, including client council, committee, board meetings as required to represent the firm and present project work.

Business Development 

• Serves as representative of firm in client interactions and communications.
• Provides information to assist pursuit proposals.
• Monitors and tracks the release of solicitations from clients.
• Meets or exceeds assigned sales targets by successfully pursuing and winning projects from existing clients. Utilizes targeted marketing efforts to win new business.
• May act as pursuit lead for projects and generally supports others in strategic pursuits.
• Leads the project proposal development and participates in the interview preparation phases to win pursuits. Coordinates the creation of proposal/pursuit information with business line and marketing staff.

Team Leadership 

• Identifies the time and resources needed to deliver the project and builds an effective team.
• Manages projects by assigning tasks and closely monitoring progress against task budget and schedule. Holds team members accountable for achieving the scoped results on a project.
• Leads Project Team Meetings and distributes meeting minutes to team members and the client as appropriate.
• Resolves conflicts by ensuring they are addressed immediately and in the appropriate manner. Uses interpersonal skills to diffuse issues between team members.

Project Financials 

• Monitors and resolves such issues as scope creep, cost overruns, change orders, and delays.
• Develops and maintains project tracking tools that clearly identify potential issues, expected project impacts and develops solutions.
• Ensures the client is billed according to the contract schedule and time charges.

Minimum Education/Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in related engineering discipline.
• Professionally registered (P.E.) in the state of Texas.  
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a PE.
• Has a work history demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Demonstrated strong customer focus by obtaining repeat client work and cross-selling additional consulting services.
• Has a history of successfully completing complex projects for small tor large client bases.
• Is actively involved in one or more industry professional organizations.
• Ability to travel and meet with clients both virtually and in person as needed.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

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