Sr Civil Project Manager

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INGENUITY & INCLUSION

About The Role

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (I E I) is looking for a Senior Civil Project Manager to join our Indianapolis, IN Team! The Sr Civil Project Manager is responsible for leading the management of multiple civil engineering projects, cultivating client relationships, and pursuing new business opportunities throughout the State of Indiana. As an IEI leader, you will engage clients in meaningful business discussions to identify opportunities for growth, diversify our portfolio, and strengthen IEI’s reputation for technical excellence. We are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. You will also oversee design team operations to ensure projects are delivered with quality, efficiency, and profitability while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction.

In collaboration with firm leadership, the Sr Civil Project Manager contributes to the development and execution of corporate objectives related to quality control, marketing, business development, financial performance, and team development. This role plays a critical part in reinforcing IEI’s commitment to exceptional client service—ensuring that every interaction, deliverable, and partnership reflects IEI’s dedication to exceeding client expectations and building lasting relationships across the Indiana market. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities:

Includes, but not limited to the following:

• Oversees and provides direction to staff in insuring delivery of all project elements (plans, specs, permits and reports etc.) are technically accurate.
• Promotes and leverages technology to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
• Engage directly with clients and provide them with guidance and support in the scope and priorities of their capital program.
• Facilitate creation of deep, personal, valuable client relationships between IEI’s personnel and client personnel (management, technical, functional, delivery) to weave a fabric of broad-based relationships between our firm and the clients.
• Ensures project delivery team secures executed contracts, Notice to Proceed and Subconsultant Agreements prior to inception of project services.
• Proven track record of coordinating teams and winning work in an area or statewide basis
• Sales knowledge on how to identify contracts well in advance, respond to RFPs/solicitations, interview, and win new work
• Strong business acumen and effective communication skills
• Capability to negotiate with and influence others
• Substantial transportation infrastructure experience
• Ensures project delivery team safeguards firm’s exposure against risks associated with scope and scope creep, fees and schedule by actively monitoring them and promptly communicating deviations to the clients.
• Ensures project delivery team regularly monitors clients’ project success goals and maintains consistent client communication to keep them abreast of these goals.
• Assists in reviewing contracts to safeguard firms exposure against risk associated with scope, fees and schedule along with contract language which may cause unreasonable and uninsurable liability to the firm.
• Approves scope, fees and schedule developed by Project Managers during contract negotiations.
• Works closely with Operations Manager and VP in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery.
• Prepares Group’s staffing, resources, backlog and revenue projections to anticipate and plan appropriate actions to ensure resources are in alignment with the needs.
• Regularly coordinates with the Operations Manager regarding the technical and financial performance of the Group.
• Ensures IEI policies and procedures are adhered and works closely with Office Manager and HR in hiring, firing, rewarding, recognizing and disciplining staff.
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited four‐year college or university or approved equivalent. Typically possesses 8-10 years of experience including Project Management/Client Relations/Business Development responsibilities.
• Substantial business development experience in the engineering and/or professional services and consulting industry, including proven client development skills
• Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures of the A/E industry.
• Must experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams); as well as familiar with a CRM system or related platforms (Deltek, Paycor, VantagePoint, etc); and a comfort level in CAD software strongly desired (i.e. AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, etc)
  
  

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations

• Active Registered Professional Engineer required. Additional registrations and accreditations (i.e. LEED AP, Certified Floodplain Manager, PTOE etc.) are desired. Other licensure or registration (must require Continuing Education to remain active) may be considered in lieu Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer licensure
  
  

Project Delivery

• Ensures project delivery team prepares IEI’s Project Management Plan (PMP) at start of project and follows and updates them for duration of the project.
• Ensures projects receive a Minimum Formal Evaluation or Feedback of “Satisfactory” or Equivalent from Clients. Actively deploys practices and procedure to earn “Above Average” evaluation.
• Ensures project delivery team complies with IEI’s QA/QC and/or client mandated QA/QC policies and procedures.
  
  

Financial

• Monitors financial profitability of the Group and takes corrective actions when profitability falls below the target. General overall profit target is 10%.
• Assists firm leadership in shaping and deploying strategies which helps sustain profitability and financial strength of the firm.
• Regularly monitors project progress and budget and ensures project delivery team completes projects within the allocated budget and schedule.
• Ensures all members of project delivery team are aware of and actively monitoring budgets on recurring basis commensurate with job classification.
• Ensures all assigned members of project delivery team are complying with Invoicing protocols and schedules and working actively in pursuing collections and AR's.
  
  

Marketing and Business Development

• Develops and fosters relationships with key clients and agencies which results in winning work.
• Develop and deploy business development strategies which results in Group’s growth in alignment with firm’s growth strategies.
• Meets regularly with existing clients to discuss current projects, evaluate performance and identify other business opportunities.
• Oversees and contributes in preparation of technical proposals and other marketing efforts in a timely manner.
• Proactively participates in industry and community functions and activities that promote IEI's visibility and brand.
  
  

Talent Management and Development

• Develop office and firm's strategic capabilities and capacity by attracting and recruiting staff.
• Works in collaboration with staff in identifying and actively promoting professional development of staff to meet personal and firms’ professional development goals.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates positive work attitude and behaviors.
• Promotes and participates in team building initiatives for the Group and firm.
• Possesses critical thinking skills with ability to plan, organize, delegate and prioritize work and make decisions and solve problems.
• Possesses ability to motivate and lead staff to achieve Groups’ and firms Mission, Vision and Core Values.
  
  

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

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable driver's record.
• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete.
• Sometimes need to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
• Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
• Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
• Usually works in outside weather conditions.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department at 312-392-2796 or email HR@infra-eng.com .

Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.