The mission of the Project Manager is to, under general supervision, deliver quality projects on time and within budget for those projects which are assigned to him or her by performing in four key professional skill areas: technical expertise, project management, sales and marketing, and administrative.
The essential functions of a Project Manager are as follows:
Technical Expertise
Growth in technical expertise is a progression from a low level of specialized knowledge to recognition as a subject matter expert in the field.
A Project Manager must demonstrate the ability to:

1. Serve as technical lead for specific tasks within his or her respective practice.
2. Maintain technical quality standards established by company.

Project Management
Growth in project management skills requires developing increasing expertise in “in-house” project management skills, client contact, and public presentation. Development of project management skills also involves demonstrating the ability to organize and lead project teams.
A Project Manager must be able to:

1. Coordinate the work of professional staff, engineers, and other consultants involved in a project to assure that the firm’s quality control objectives are achieved, that documents are developed in accordance with internal and construction cost budgets and schedules, and consistent with the Project Management Plan (PMP) for the project.
2. Develop the project plan, then manage, direct and coordinate it for the duration of the project.
3. Establish schedules, deadlines and assignment of personnel.
4. Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and manpower projections.
5. Review and approve project expenses.
6. Efficiently manage time towards completion of assignments within schedule and budget.
7. Maintain communication with the client and team members.

Sales and Marketing
Growth in sales and marketing skills involves increasing responsibility in generating leads, developing opportunities, developing and maintaining contacts within the field, converting current projects into follow-on projects, bringing in new work, writing proposals, participating in proposal presentations, negotiating contracts, writing articles and/or making conference presentations.
A Project Manager must be able to:

1. Seek out areas of new work with existing clients.
2. Report any leads or suggestions toward securing new work.
3. Actively pursue and participate in professional activities.
4. Prepare material required to submit a technical proposal, such as, project understanding and approach.
5. Maintain client satisfaction through follow-up after project completion.
6. Represent the company in a professional manner and present a positive image when working with clients, contractors, and the public.
7. Maintain a professional, conservative, and non-distracting appearance, at all times.

Experience/Education:

• BS degree with minimum of 5-9 years of experience or MS/MBA degree with 3 years of related experience or 2-year Degree with 8 years of project management experience.
• Completion of Project Management and Resource Planning Training Programs.
• Proven success (scope, schedule and financial metrics) operating as a Phase Manager and Assistant PM on projects.
• Working knowledge of project scope development, engineering agreements (Client and Subconsultant), and invoicing processes.
• Professional Licensure Strongly Preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills:

• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully manage projects small to medium in complexity.
• Ability to work on and manage a variety of technical tasks.
• For project managers over engineering design projects, basic level of Computer-aided design using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Microstation/InRoads preferred.