Program Manager - Bridge Contracts (51537)

Collins Engineers•Port Arthur, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to oversee its existing TxDOT bridge contracts throughout Texas. The role leads TxDOT bridge projects, develops and maintains relationships with TxDOT, and provides management support for the company’s statewide bridge team. Multi-year contracts provide a stable project backlog and opportunities to advance into more senior roles. The role may be based anywhere in Texas; applicants should state their location preference. The Program Manager has regional business, financial, project, staffing, communication, and safety responsibilities. The position also serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact. Relocation is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year university.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification required.
Prior experience working with TxDOT.
A technical background in structural bridge design or bridge inspection.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and cultivate new business and clients.
Prepare an annual comprehensive business plan addressing short- and long-term goals.
Develop, supervise, and monitor client relationship strategies and maintain meaningful client relationships.
Submit monthly marketing status reports.
Keep external client focus a regional priority and implement client-focused systems, processes, and activities throughout the region.
Attend meetings or events outside normal working hours.
Achieve regional performance goals, including revenue, profit, utilization, multiplier, overhead, staffing, and business development.
Prepare the annual office business plan and budget.
Prepare and monitor project budgets, and hold overall responsibility for office project profitability.
Prepare pre-qualifications and proposals; estimate project costs; negotiate contracts; and oversee project quality, staffing schedules, and profitability.
Monitor fiscal matters using corporate guidelines and systems to ensure accounts receivable, accounts payable, project budgets, and contracts meet company goals.
Manage project schedules and ensure timely project completion.
Develop inter-office agreements for assigned projects.
Supervise office staff and oversee technical training and career development.
Develop and implement communication processes and systems for effective communication with staff, clients, and the corporate office.
Ensure employees understand the corporate strategic plan, policies, procedures, and short- and long-term goals.
Identify, recruit, and retain qualified technical and administrative personnel; monitor staff performance and make necessary personnel changes.
Review and approve employee expense reports and timesheets.
Serve as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
Participate in technical societies such as ACEC.
Publish engineering papers and/or articles.
Hold overall safety responsibility for the office, ensure staff receive needed specialized health and safety training, discuss safety as an important aspect of work, and perform duties safely.
Perform other duties as assigned.