Project Manager

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Summary

We are currently seeking a motivated self-starting Project Manager to support our Transportation Practice in Iowa. The Project Manager is responsible for assisting in marketing and client development, technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications, scoping and negotiating scopes and fees, client follow-up, billing/collections and maintenance. The Project Manager must maintain superior relationships with each of his/her clients. The Project Manager may manage several projects and tasks, and may be responsible for completing those tasks, simultaneously.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Project Management Duties 

• Prepares scopes of services, detailed project budget, and contract.
• Is responsible for completing each project or assigned task on time and on budget. Regularly monitors project schedules and budgets throughout the project life. Responsible for leading formal Project Reviews for projects. 
• Assigns and manages tasks, schedules, and budgets to project team members (including any sub-contractors). Coordinates project scheduling and conducts “kick-off” and interim project status meeting with the project team. 
• Provides feedback and mentorship of the performance of project team members through completion of Project Staff Reviews. 
• Ensures the accuracy of completed tasks through the use of established HR Green QA/QC processes established for each project. 
• Monitors and pro-actively identifies or corrects technical, schedule or financial issues through effective communication with staff. 
• Assists the Client in bidding or contractor selection. 
• Monitor’s construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project. 
• Actively manages all aspects of construction administration of projects.
• Responsible for coordinating the timely invoicing and collection of fees. 
• Revenue managed goals may be established based on experience.

Business Development

• Cross markets other firm services as appropriate to clients. Participates in professional society activities related to water and wastewater professionals.  
• Provides input into the creation of marketing plans, and maintains regular and accurate record of marketing activities with individual clients.
• Identifies project opportunities and provides input to the Go/No Go decision. Participates in the preparation of engineering services proposals, including the interviews, calculation/estimation of time schedules, and costs of the proposed work. 
• Sales goals may be established based on experience.

Communications 

• Responsible for coordinating the timely invoicing and collection of fees. 
• Maintains contact with the client after the project is completed and cross markets such other services as is appropriate (in conjunction with Client Service Manager, where appropriate). 
• Assures project correspondence is complete and appropriate and that established lines of communication are maintained with the client, contractors, sub-consultants and team members. 

Extent of Authority

• Prepares the scope of services, detailed project budget and contract for the Team Leader’s review and approval. 
• Is responsible for determining if a contract needs to be amended and immediately seeks approval of from the CSM and supervisor when changes in a project’s budget or scope are necessary. 
• Monitors the project team’s progress and evaluates their results, recommending needed changes in the project delivery process. 

Education and Experience  

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.  A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.  
• Must have 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• Must possess a current, valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and have the ability to obtain licensure in one or more other states in which HR Green conducts business.
• Must have a thorough understanding of project accounting and a demonstrated ability to manage the schedule and budget for multiple projects at the same time. 
• Has experience in marketing and supervision of the technical work of others. 
• Working knowledge of technical and office support software required to perform the essential functions of the position.

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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HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.