Civil Land Development Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Civil Land Development Project Manager or Senior Civil Land Development Project Manager in Houston or Dallas, Texas. Besides project management, our project managers also provide technical support for the civil engineering design on projects that include site development, utility planning, infrastructure improvements, coastal and aviation projects and more. From assisting local government agencies to federal agencies and military bases located around the world, our company has helped deliver may successful and interesting projects. Our project locations offer the opportunity for travel throughout North America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. You will also work with other civil engineering groups and other technical disciplines in numerous AtkinsRéalis offices across the US.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• Project Manager: Minimum of 8 years of experience, with at least 2 years as a project manager.
• Senior Project Manager: Minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least 4 years as a project manager.
• Professional Registrations in field of practice preferred (Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Ability to manage civil engineering projects consisting of construction plans, specifications, and/or design calculations.
• Experience with roadways, site design, sanitary sewers, water distribution systems, storm drain facilities, site grading, stormwater management, earthwork, ADA compliance, and/or pavement markings & signage.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D knowledge and understanding required.
• ProjectWise and Bluebeam knowledge and understanding is preferred.
• SharePoint and MS Project knowledge and understanding are a plus.
• Conduct periodic site visits, responses to RFI’s, shop drawing review, and more.
• Ability and willingness to work on private, municipal, state and federal projects.
• Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary.
• The position also requires the ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work under the pressure of multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability; strong project financial management and team management skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• Professional Registrations in field of practice preferred (Texas PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• ProjectWise and Bluebeam knowledge and understanding is preferred.
• SharePoint and MS Project knowledge and understanding are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants, and draft complex professional service agreements, arranging for their review and execution by senior management. Conduct Quality Control and Assurance Plan reviews of less complicated professional services agreements.
• Direct project team compliance with contract terms, monitor subcontractors' progress, performance, and compliance with contractual commitments; participate in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration and other liability issues; review and approve subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolve payment disputes.
• Develop, communicate, and manage project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
• Monitor schedules, billings, and reports; ensure appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects; assist in obtaining payment from clients; resolve client disputes and adjust billing records as required; communicate project progress/status to senior management and alert them of project production, quality control or financial performance problems.
• Identify new business opportunities for the firm, coordinate and participate in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promote firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients. Participate in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements.
• Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule and budget, and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Guide, review, supervise and/or coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary project team made up of widely diverse internal teams and subconsultants. Monitors subconsultants' progress and performance, reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment and project disputes.
• Coordinate communications between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and regulatory agencies. Maintain frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements.
• May supervise technical professionals and other design staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting. Monitor and report financial status of projects to technical managers.
• Perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Benefits

• AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level