Project Manager - Facilities & Infrastructure

Burns Engineering•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns’ full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering. Recently voted a Top Workplace by Philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, and has been named an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Facilities & Infrastructure Team in New York City. SUMMARY This position is responsible for the daily management of projects including business development, proposal preparation and pricing, contract administration, project execution, project cost control and client service. The percentage of time spent on each of these tasks is relevant to the level of the position- PMI, PM II, or PM III. The higher the level of project manager, the higher the percentage of time that is to be spent on business development rather than project management activities.PM III requires ability to work on large, more complex projects. Incumbent directs and coordinates activities of engineering team to successfully execute projects including design, product selection, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's (B.S.) Engineering degree from an accredited University or college and ten plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a registered technical professional in one of the major technical disciplines

Nice To Haves

Healthcare project experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop plan to obtain follow-on work with existing clients
Develop new clients
Prepare proposals under the direction of the Group Leader
Develop proposal schedules
Develops scope of services, staffing and pricing
Include Burns Terms and Conditions
Meet annual sales goal
Address feedback from Client Satisfaction Survey
Know your client through routine communication and regular visits
Establish 5 key clients that are in Acquaintance phase, develop and implement plan to achieve professional peer status
Continuously confirm client requirements for project
Know the industry you are servicing by participating in technical society meetings, Conferences and other industry-related activities
Responsible for up to $1 million in sales and revenue
Ensure revenue write-downs for the Group are no more than 3% of net revenue
Provide accounting with guidance re invoice preparation and ensure invoices are prepared by 10th working day of the month
Ensure accounts receivable are collected
Approve time sheets and expense reports weekly
Ensure written authorization has been received before starting work
Maintain at least a 2.7 multiplier on projects managed
Ensure all departmental personnel adhere to the requirements of the company QA/QC policies and procedures
Maintain a write-down percentage of 3% or less
Develop project plans to mitigate risks
Ensure that all design documents, reports, proposals, inspections and information required to serve the client are properly prepared and reported
Ensure client schedules are met
Ensure cost control procedures are in place and being followed
Ensure that project closeout procedures are followed
Hold routine project meetings to review schedule, deliverables and budget
Identify, request and receive authorization for scope changes before work is executed
Typically maintains 2-5 direct reports
Actively participate in recruiting technical staff
Motivate personnel to perform at high levels of performance
Provide mentoring opportunities for direct reports
Oversee performance and salary reviews for direct reports
Ensure employees are adequately trained and supervised
Provide opportunities for professional development for direct reports
Effectively delegate and manage work load
Hold all employees accountable to the same standard of performance and take corrective action when necessary
Directly supervises 2-5 employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.