Civil Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join its Land Development team. The role manages land development civil engineering projects, leads civil teams in producing plan sets, and coordinates with owners, architects, outside team members, and internal support groups. The Project Manager oversees project schedules, budgets, technical details, quality control, approvals, and construction services from preliminary studies through final design. The position also manages up to five technical personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, training staff, supporting professional development and morale, assisting with performance evaluations, and recommending compensation adjustments or promotions. The role requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, skills, and qualifications; the position is bonus-eligible based on performance and company success.

Requirements

At least eight years of total experience, including four years as a Project Manager or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college; experience or degrees in other disciplines may be substituted at management's discretion.
Competence in fundamental civil engineering design principles for land development projects.
Experience in cost estimating, bid-phase assistance, construction administration, and general construction methods.
Proficiency with current CAD/Civil 3D and production software, and ability to learn new versions or technologies.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage design projects profitably.
Understanding of alternative delivery methods.
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and related design elements.
Knowledge and experience with the full project lifecycle, from preliminary studies through final design.
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
Experience with accounts receivable, invoicing, and the overall duties involved in managing a design team.
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, and qualification packages.
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies.
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Ability to coach and motivate others.

Responsibilities

Manage land development civil engineering projects to meet schedules and budgets.
Lead land development civil teams in producing civil plan sets.
Coordinate with owners, architects, and outside team members to execute projects.
Manage internal support teams, including survey, traffic, hydrology, and hydraulics, while overseeing technical details, schedules, and budgets.
Implement the QA/QC program and ensure compliance within the project team.
Work with City and County staff to obtain project-plan approvals.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources across project stages.
Administer construction services, including responding to RFIs and attending site meetings with contractors.
Manage up to five assigned technical personnel by assigning and overseeing work, reviewing accuracy and completeness, training staff, promoting professional development, maintaining job satisfaction and morale, assisting with performance evaluations, and recommending compensation adjustments or promotions.
Manage project profitability, invoicing, accounts receivable, and other design-team management duties.
Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and qualification packages; develop marketing pursuit strategies and build relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States.