Associate Project Director

RS&H•Tampa, FL

96d•Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is currently seeking an Associate Project Director to join our Transportation team in Tampa, FL. As part of the Infrastructure team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by conforming medium to large projects to the client's requirements, meeting scheduled milestone dates, internal and external budget constraints, and participating in the selection of subconsultants and delivery of a quality project. This position will determine the needs and expectations of the client and oversees the project to ensure all needs are met, including establishing and communicating project requirements and ensuring the team delivers a final product which meets the requirements and maintains client satisfaction; develop a detailed scope of work, budget, and schedule; provide ongoing communication to the project team, ensuring objectives are clear; direct the project team through all phases of the project to achieve the desired results within the established budget and schedule; negotiate scope and fee with the client under the guidance/direction of a project officer; recommend alternative solutions if project objectives cannot be achieved and contractual obligations cannot be met; serve as a point of contact for the client and the liaison with the project team throughout the duration of the project, including providing regular status updates; provide technical direction and coordination of the project team; provide an exceptional client experience to support marketing efforts to secure repeat business from existing clients and work from new clients; and identify problems with the production and delivery process and participate in efforts to affect improvements. This position may also provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers and may serve as the primary owner for project quality planning and quality control.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and 12 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail
Commitment to follow through
Ability to work independently following general direction and oversight from leadership
Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and assignments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and understand people in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Demonstrate professional courage
Ability to guide and influence others

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer is preferred
Passion for project management
PMP certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Conform medium to large projects to the client's requirements
Meet scheduled milestone dates
Meet internal and external budget constraints
Participate in the selection of subconsultants
Deliver a quality project
Determine the needs and expectations of the client
Oversee the project to ensure all needs are met
Establish and communicate project requirements
Ensure the team delivers a final product which meets the requirements and maintains client satisfaction
Develop a detailed scope of work, budget, and schedule
Provide ongoing communication to the project team, ensuring objectives are clear
Direct the project team through all phases of the project to achieve the desired results within the established budget and schedule
Negotiate scope and fee with the client under the guidance/direction of a project officer
Recommend alternative solutions if project objectives cannot be achieved and contractual obligations cannot be met
Serve as a point of contact for the client and the liaison with the project team throughout the duration of the project, including providing regular status updates
Provide technical direction and coordination of the project team
Provide an exceptional client experience to support marketing efforts to secure repeat business from existing clients and work from new clients
Identify problems with the production and delivery process and participate in efforts to affect improvements
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers
Serve as the primary owner for project quality planning and quality control