Senior Engineering Program Manager

Join us at the intersection of

INGENUITY & INCLUSION

About The Role

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (I E I) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineering Program Manager (EPM) for a project in the Portland, OR area! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. As the Senior EPM, you will spearhead projects from conception to completion, ensuring key design deliverables are met as well as coordinate the budgets and schedules for all engineering deliverables related to the Partner Agency’s major programs. In addition, this role will be responsible for monitoring, reporting, and forecasting deliverables for their assigned portfolio of projects within the Partner Agency’s Capital and Annual Operating Plans. Provides technical oversite and promotes engineering methodologies and technology advancements to incorporate and improve capabilities. The Senior EPM is responsible for creating and maintaining strong client relationships and team leadership. Other responsibilities include implementing standardized methods for projects estimating procurement reporting and other processes. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities:

The following responsibilities represent a partial list of typical functions

• Lead the delivery of engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
• Advance projects through established milestones, developing and implementing recovery plans for unavoidable delays.
• Assist with Client Capital Program by working with Design and Construction Teams on work plans, project prioritization and the assessment of project feasibility and deliverability while supporting and fostering high levels of team performance.
• Collaborate with project team to retain the necessary internal and external resources, including appropriate professional services, to advance the assigned projects to conceptual/preliminary design or final design.
• Conduct / participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the appropriate parties to ensure the project scope, schedule and budget are maintained.
• Establish consistent work plans, budgets, business rules and project development for the successful delivery of engineering projects.
• Take the lead in establishing project risk parameters and developing the appropriate risk contingency plans.
• Collaborate with other project managers and team leaders and provide technical assistance to staff members.
• Establish protocols to train and develop program managers, defining engineering standards, and drive program success.
• Provide superior client services and manages and maintains the client relationship.
• Interact with Client staff departments to establish agreements, force accounts and the like in support of project work.
• Prepare project status reports for supervisors, senior and executive staff on a periodic basis.
• Provides input into strategic decisions that affect related engineering projects.
• Work with Client staff to develop detailed project scope of work based on a statement of problem or a desired outcome. Establish project economics and timeline in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders.
  
  

To Be Successful

You will bring your A-game every day and come ready to provide leadership, collaboration, and create a dynamic environment for your team! To join IEI's team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in management, engineering design, and/or construction fields including establishment of plans, setting priorities, and incorporating facility requirements into project plans.
• Demonstrated experience working on large scale projects and/or large capital programs from a Design and Construction aspects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, procurement, project planning and development, and risk management protocols.
• Demonstrated superior customer service, decision-making, problem solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills; and excellent communication skills as this position is client facing.
• Extensive experience in managing and influencing diverse work groups, project teams and internal and external stakeholders, including Regulatory Agencies and public utilities.
• Must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to align project objectives.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, staff members, and other stakeholders.
• Substantive knowledge of Oregon Department of Transportation and/or Washington Department of Transportation policies and procedures related to design criteria, management systems, and administration.
• Substantive knowledge of project management scheduling, cost control, and scope/code compliance review procedures, change order process, along with knowledge of multidiscipline engineering and construction principles.
• Must demonstrate Integrity, Excellence and Ingenuity in all aspects of business relationships and work.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university;
• Minimum of 20 plus years’ experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of A/E projects.
• Proficiency/expertise in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), as well as adaptable in using client specific software applications
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Solid Organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must have reliable transportation and/or means of transportation to the office and project sites.
• Good verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.
• 20-25% local travel to construction sites or event locations
• Ability to work evening hours on occasion.
  
  

Licensure, Certification, Or Other Qualifications

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured.
• PMP Certification a plus.
• P.E. License a plus.
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Program
• IEI University
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• You are welcome to be your authentic self
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to fingers, type on a keyboard, look at a computer screen and handheld technological devices such as cellular phones and tablets. While performing these duties the employee may occasionally handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Usually works in an office setting and may occasionally work in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration.
• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination.
• Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
• Sometimes required to work extra hours, including weekends, to attend community events and meetings and keep up with unexpected situations impacting on the project.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period depending on the assignment type.

IEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

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