Deputy Project Manager

RS&H•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

RS&H is seeking an experienced Deputy Project Manager for its Infrastructure team in Tallahassee. The role supports medium to large projects by aligning delivery with client requirements, milestone dates, budgets, and quality expectations. The Deputy Project Manager determines client needs and expectations, establishes and communicates project requirements, and oversees the team’s delivery of work that satisfies those requirements and maintains client satisfaction. The role develops project scopes, budgets, and schedules; communicates objectives to the project team; and directs project work through all phases. It involves negotiating scope and fees with clients under the guidance of a project officer, recommending alternatives when project objectives or contractual obligations are at risk, and serving as the client’s point of contact and liaison with the project team. The position provides technical direction and coordination, supports client experience and business development, and helps identify and improve production and delivery processes. It may also include mentoring junior project managers and owning project quality planning and quality control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and 12 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to follow through.
Ability to work independently with general direction and oversight from leadership.
Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and assignments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and 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, and guide and influence others.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Determine client needs and expectations and oversee projects to ensure they are met.
Establish and communicate project requirements and ensure the team delivers a final product that meets requirements and maintains client satisfaction.
Develop detailed scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
Communicate with the project team to ensure objectives are clear.
Direct the project team through all project phases to achieve desired results within established budgets and schedules.
Participate in the selection of subconsultants and in delivering quality projects.
Negotiate project scope and fees with clients under the guidance or direction of a project officer.
Recommend alternative solutions when project objectives cannot be achieved or contractual obligations cannot be met.
Serve as the client point of contact and liaison with the project team, including providing regular status updates.
Provide technical direction and coordination to the project team.
Provide an exceptional client experience to support repeat and new business.
Identify production and delivery process problems and participate in improvement efforts.
May mentor and guide junior project managers.
May serve as the primary owner for project quality planning and quality control.