Project Manager for In-service Bridge Inspection

DOWL•Eugene, OR

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

DOWL is seeking a skilled bridge inspection leader to oversee its in-service inspection portfolio. This role involves managing bridge inspection projects for state and local agencies to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inventory System. The position also includes working with public and private clients on non-NBI structures such as culverts and pedestrian bridges, and leading in-service inspection efforts across the Pacific Northwest for port and marine structures, water and wastewater facilities, dams, and irrigation infrastructure. Additionally, there is an opportunity to manage bridge and structural design or construction engineering management projects. This position offers autonomy and resources to grow inspection services throughout the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
6 years of experience (0 years as a PM)
PE, required (depending on discipline)
Certified Bridge Inspection Team Lead according to CFR 650.309
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Proficient in Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam
Demonstrates clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals
Coordinates resolution of technical issues with project staff
Reviews and interprets technical drawings and documents
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills in both a leadership and supporting role.
Interacts with clients, teaming partners, and contractors resulting in client satisfaction.
Takes responsibility for personal and team results and proactively seeks to assist and mentor others.
Demonstrates full proficiency with preparing scope of work and fee breakdowns that result in financial success for the firm.
Identifies project changes (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and obtains contract amendments or conducts other change management activities as needed.
Participates in business development and marketing efforts.
Frequent communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings, industry conferences, and other events.
Manages communications between client, DOWL, and/or subconsultant staff.
Serves as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.
Provides management and leadership for multiple projects of moderate size and complexity.
Leads the development of scope, schedule and budget for projects.
Responsible for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects.
Works independently with minimal oversight to complete pursuit development and business development tasks.
Follows established procedures and exercises independent judgment on administrative projects under broad minimal management direction.
May be a supervisor.
The employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is required to talk and hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience with advanced degree (0 years as a PM)

Responsibilities

Winning, managing, monitoring, and delivering projects that are high-quality, profitable and result in client satisfaction.
Demonstrating an advanced understanding of managing single-discipline projects and a basic understanding of managing aspects of a multidisciplinary project.
Demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency along with providing trusted leadership and guidance to less experienced team members.
Business development, client relations, staff leadership and business management responsibilities.
Planning and developing a project schedule that balances client needs and internal capacity.
Overseeing the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables.
Scheduling and leading internal and external project meetings to maintain project progress.
Coordinating with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.
Preparing scope of work and fee breakdowns that result in financial success for the firm.
Monitoring project financials, burn rate, and earned value and taking appropriate action to make adjustments as needed.
Identifying project changes (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and obtaining contract amendments or conducting other change management activities as needed.
Participating in business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, identifying which leads are the best to pursue, positioning the firm to win those projects, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win.
Accountable for winning work for the firm.
Frequent communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings, industry conferences, and other events.
Managing communications between client, DOWL, and/or subconsultant staff.
Serving as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.
Provides management and leadership for multiple projects of moderate size and complexity.
Leads the development of scope, schedule and budget for projects.
Responsible for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects.
Works independently with minimal oversight to complete pursuit development and business development tasks.
Follows established procedures and exercises independent judgment on administrative projects under broad minimal management direction.
Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team.
Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
Recruits and hires new employees.
Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff.
Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa.
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching.
Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees.
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Decides on reward and promotion based on performance.
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Visiting job sites to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure quality control.
Meeting with clients, contractors, and team members at off-site locations to facilitate communication and decision-making.
Attending stakeholder meetings, public hearings, and industry events that support project development.
Traveling to municipal offices or partner organizations for permitting, documentation, and coordination.
Responding to urgent project needs that require immediate on-site presence.