Job Description
This position has bottom line responsibility for the financial and technical success of the project. The individual will be responsible for all phases of the planning and execution of mid-size to larger projects that may involve not only the engineering aspects but also support to the client in the procurement, and construction phases. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls domestic and international projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements approved by the company. Alternatively, may have responsibility for management and contract performance on two or more smaller projects. Typically, the individual at this level of the Project Management Group has successfully progressed from Project Manager level assignments that involved smaller to mid-sized projects.
As requested, he/she will serve as the Project Management Group representative for domestic and international project proposals in accordance with the Proposal Development Procedure. This position will be required to supervise project personnel through subordinate leaders.
The Senior Project Manager will report to the Director of Project Management Group and undertake all aspects of the project to ensure it is executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual requirements.
Essential Functions
Review, utilize and comply with procedures and work instructions as assigned to the Project Management group personnel.
Participate in the Proposal Development process to define the scope of work, execution plan, confirmation of engineering/design labor estimates and represent the PM group as part of the proposal team
Direct the development of the project schedule, project budget, manpower staffing forecast and Project Execution Plan for Senior Management review and approval
Monitor, control and report all expenses and budgetary spending
Monitor project execution and ensure compliance with procedures and work instructions
Identify, document and seek approval from client on trends that justify contract change orders
Manage the client relationship and coordinate with Business Development Group for identifying potential future projects
Function as primary source of contact with the client for correspondence related to the Project
Conduct monthly project review meetings with Senior Management to review the technical and commercial status of assigned projects
Direct, evaluate and coordinate the actions of the assigned Project Engineer, Project Supervisor, Coordinator and Engineering/Design/GIS project team members.
Update and confirm staffing availability with the engineering and design department managers complies with manpower plan adequate to meet project needs
Potentially manage multiple small size projects that may or may not include a Project Engineer thereby being responsible for the oversight of the engineering/design aspects of the project.
Review and approve all drawings, specifications and quotations
Responsible for all training, employee evaluations, and manpower issues on the project
Fully responsible for the success of the project
Requirements
Normally requires a BS degree in appropriate discipline and a minimum of 10 years of related experience, with typical experience of 15-20 or more years. with at least 10 of the most recent years being in project management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience dealing with clients
Knowledge of engineering computer software programs
Strong leadership and motivational skills
Competencies
Problem solving
Presentation development and public speaking
Guidance and mentoring
Results oriented
Customer focused
Team builder and influence on project/company personnel
Education
4-year Bachelor's degree
MBA preferred
Certification as licensed professional is preferred.
Experience dealing with clients
Knowledge of engineering computer software programs
Strong leadership and motivational skills
Education
Problem solving
Guidance and mentoring
Results oriented
Customer focused
Impact and influence
Business and people acumen
Benefits
Bluecross / Blue shield