Program Manager - Bridge Contracts

Collins Engineers, Inc•Port Arthur, TX

1d•$170,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to oversee existing TxDOT bridge contracts throughout Texas. The role leads TxDOT bridge projects, develops and maintains relationships with TxDOT, and provides management support to the company’s statewide bridge team. The position may be based anywhere in Texas, and applicants should state their location preference. Relocation is available. Multi-year contracts provide a stable project backlog and opportunities to advance to more senior roles. The Program Manager is responsible for regional business development and performance, client relationships, office and project budgets, project delivery, and team leadership. The position also serves as a senior project manager or engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact. The role has overall responsibility for office safety and ensures staff receive specialized health and safety training as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
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.
Ensure client focus is 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 for revenue, profit, utilization, multiplier, overhead, staffing, and business development.
Prepare the annual Office Business Plan and budget.
Prepare and monitor project budgets and oversee the profitability of all office projects.
Prepare pre-qualifications and proposals; estimate project costs; negotiate contracts; and manage 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 timely project completion.
Develop inter-office agreements for projects within the company.
Supervise office staff and support their 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 and publish engineering papers and/or articles.
Maintain overall safety responsibility for the office, ensure staff receive specialized health and safety training as needed, and perform duties safely.
Perform other duties as assigned.