Project Management Leader - Practice Pillar

Gresham, Smith and Partners•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Project Management Leader is responsible for evaluating, planning, developing, and implementing the firm's "Way to Manage" (W2M) program to ensure project teams in every market within the firm are effectively and successfully managing our projects for the mutual success of clients and the firm. "Way to Manage" is Gresham Smith's overall project management program that guides our processes, procedures, tools, and training related to project management at all levels. This position reports to the Director of Project Delivery Excellence. The PM Leader is also responsible for mentoring the firm's Project Managers through monthly meetings, individual meetings and market-based Project Manager groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field with 20+ years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
Certification as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Registered Interior Designer or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience as a Project Manager on a wide variety of project sizes and types.
Experience in providing oversight, formal training, and supervision for practitioners.
Strong organizational, managerial and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be a coach and mentor.
Behavioral awareness and savvy to effectively work with a variety of teams, disciplines and personalities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work is within an office environment and will require travel to Gresham Smith offices on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate will be familiar with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidance for project management and have experience implementing and overseeing firmwide programs.
Experience in a multi-discipline A/E firm or infrastructure organization is desired.
Construction management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, implement and maintain the "Way to Manage" program to support the firm's mission and ensure the use of effective project management processes and procedures.
Collaborate with the Quality and Standards Leader on various topics that span the responsibility of the Project Delivery Excellence (PDE) Pillar.
Lead the development of Project Management training materials for Project Managers, Project Executives, Project Professionals and Assistant Project Managers including in-person classes, web-based lunch and learns, and virtual self-led learning through the firm's internal training platform.
Assist in developing and promoting the implementation and maintenance of our tiered project manager positions levels, to address the required skill sets, experience, and performance expectations, in collaboration with Human Resources.
Assist in developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Project Managers, to address the performance of PMs in the areas of Quality, Team Relationships, Client Relationships, and Financial Performance, in collaboration with the Management Team.
Collaborate with other Directors, Market Vice Presidents (MVP) and other leaders to ensure project management priorities are consistently communicated and implemented and that they are in alignment with the firm's business and strategic direction.
Track and communicate best practices and lessons learned by Project Managers.
Develop and implement new project management-related Quality Management System (QMS) procedures to address critical project management activities.
Oversee the firm's Internal Project Review (Audit) process of selected projects across each market, identify and report on conformance with established QMS procedures and practices. Mentor the firms' Project Managers to achieve compliance.
This role is supported by Learning and Development, Risk Management, Information Technology, Practice Technology, Corporate Communications, Operations, Accounting, Human Resources and senior management.
When requested by an MVP, provide guidance to Projects Managers on the initial setup and kickoff, provide oversight and guidance for recovery plans (when necessary), and provide coaching and mentoring in consultation with their Market Vice Presidents.