Project Manager II (Rail)

Bartlett & West•Topeka, KS

About The Position

Overview About Us: Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities, and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact. Position Summary: This position is responsible for the complete management of all assigned projects, ranging in size and complexity. Position also could be a member of teams that are managed by other project managers. Full management and authority of assigned projects includes developing and maintaining client relationships, marketing company services, identifying and meeting client expectations, pricing and negotiating contracts, performing engineering services, oversight of project quality, resource identification and management, meeting project schedules and profitability goals. May participate in developing and maintaining client relationships, and marketing company services. This position specializes on rail improvements and could include industry track, capital expansion, bridge, facility or yard improvements projects. Clients include rail shippers, developers, Shortline/Regional railroads and Class I railroads. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills to maintain client and employee relationships.
Business and Financial Acumen
Planning/organizing/project management
Implementation/project execution
Delegation
Teambuilding
Accountability
Trust/integrity
Negotiation
Decision making
Customer Focus (internal/external)
Self-awareness & self-mgmt.
Conflict management/resolution
Influencing
Collaboration
Presentation skills
Listening
Focus on results
Taking initiative
College degree in civil, structural, mechanical/electrical or architectural engineering as appropriate or equivalent in combined education and experience in the field of practice.
10+ years’ experience in engineering specializing in projects in practice area with increasing responsibility, P.E. licensure required.
Must be able to obtain licensure in the states in which the company does business
Position travels 50%+ of the year. Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state, which consists regular travel between the employee’s home base and Topeka, visiting other company locations, visiting client locations, attending seminars or business meetings and trade shows.

Responsibilities

Executes planning for projects, including development of the project scope, task organization, estimates of effort and other required resources, and schedules necessary to complete the project.
Creates estimate of cost and budget for the project.
Executes internal project setup procedures in accordance with the company’s policies.
Directs, manages and participates in the production of the project deliverables including but not limited to: preliminary studies, plans and cost estimates, definition of and oversight of design surveys, designs and plan production, project status/review meetings, specification and contract document development and production.
Manages the monthly project accounting process, including review of time and expense charges to projects, timely preparation of invoicing and management of accounts receivable (A/R) and work-in-process (WIP) in accordance with the company’s policies.
Reviews and assesses the progress and financial performance of all assigned projects on a regular and ongoing basis.
Coordinates and implements changes in resource assignments, production methods, etc. to achieve optimum efficiency and profitability. Coordinates with Service Group Leaders when additional labor is needed.
Communicates openly and frequently with clients during the course of a project to ensure that all issues are addressed efficiently to the client’s satisfaction.
Prepares, conducts and documents all progress review and other meetings.
Conducts project closeout, including contract closeout, internal evaluation of project performance relative to the budget and feedback from the client regarding our performance on projects.
Understands the company’s client service model and applies these principles to all interactions with clients.
Participates in developing a culture of discipline, where the meeting of goals and deadlines is required not only with clients but with others throughout the company.
Meets all administrative requirements and requests established by the company on the dates specified (e.g., timesheet submission, invoice preparation and submission, report submission and other corporate directives, etc.)
Stays abreast of new engineering trends and techniques.
Participates in professional organization(s) in the manager’s area of expertise and/or client focus. Maintains professional licensure in the states required by the company.
Implements service group and company standards and company processes such as file management systems and resource management/project planning systems.
Develops and fosters an open environment encouraging communications among team members assigned to a project.
Begins engaging in marketing and developing business. Works with a SPM on proposals; participates in client presentations; closes the sale with the client.
Develops and negotiates simple contracts and prices the contract for business. Generally manages small to medium size projects that are not complex.
Participates in client maintenance. May assist in business development activities depending on unit business needs. Participates in the resolution of client issues/concerns.
Manages accounts receivable for projects in accordance with company policy. Completes invoicing for review.
May manage sub-consultants. May participate in resource sharing. May select staff for the project team; may provide performance feedback to direct manager of employee.
Communicates with State and Federal agencies on simple matters and participates in meetings.