Project Manager

Primary Function:

The Project Manager (PM) manages the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of projects and assumes full responsibility for achieving the project goals. This includes managing activities related to project planning, scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, profit/loss, corrective actions, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility. The Project Manager’s overall objective is to deliver value to our clients and to Ardurra, build and maintain a positive client relationship, and achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project.

Primary Duties:

• Project Planning and Execution
• Identifying project goals and developing scopes, budgets and schedules
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) to execute, manage, monitor, and control project financials
• Manage change & take corrective actions to achieve project success
• Ensuring Quality Control reviews are completed at proper milestones
• Manage & minimize project risks for the interest of Ardurra
• Knowing and understanding contract requirements
• Tracking Accounts Receivable and ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely manner
• Team Leadership
• Forms a highly effective work team and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule
• Keeps team informed of project progress and roadblocks
• On-site supervision maintains staff morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts
• Communication
• Establishes contractor-client liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project planning, start date, and work progress
• Participates in regularly scheduled project status review (PSR) meetings to ensure that:
• A project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met
• Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies
• Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum
• Manpower, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution
• Information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time
• Client sales and/or assists the Client Service Manager (CSM)
• Maintains a continuing business relationship with clients as part of ongoing business development efforts
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in their areas of expertise within the AEC industry
• Experience assisting with or leading relevant projects and staff
• State licensing requirements may apply
  
  

Competencies

• Client Focus
• Developing Others
• Fostering Communication & Collaboration
• Leading Others
• Managerial Courage