Business - Project Manager II

Henderson Companies•Lenexa, KS

15d

About The Position

Position Summary: The Project Manager II provides oversight and coordination of projects/programs with medium to large scopes and/or complexity. They provide leadership to project and program team members, which may include directly managing/supervising others. They are responsible for communication with internal and external project stakeholders and the overall success of project execution. Key Responsibilities: Oversees and coordinates all aspects of project execution and client experience.Develops project proposals, contracts and project budgets; may support proposal development on larger/more complex projects.Plans and coordinates project deliverables.Manages client service and project communication. Monitors and ensure adherence to budgets and financial expectations. Responsible for overall project performance.Contributes to efforts to improve performance and ensure consistent adherence to applicable quality standards. Manages and maintains relationships with project sub-consultants. Other duties as assigned. Develops program contracts, project fee matrices and creates specific program project fees; may support these activities on other projects as needed.Manages client service and communication for specific program projects and may support program level communication. Oversees and coordinates all aspects of specific program scheduling and program project execution. Monitors project quality expectations. Ensures deliverables meet project objectives and quality expectations. Understands the scope of work and fees to mitigate risk throughout the project life cycle. Provides technical insight on project production when applicable.Recognizes project conflicts and proactively works with stakeholders to resolve. Serves as the primary project/program contact and brand ambassador. Maintains regular communication with clients and sub-consultants to ensure satisfaction with the project process and engineering work product, and that client views are managed toward the best solution.Recognizes and resolves project-related conflict and responds to client requests and questions, balancing the interests of internal and external stakeholders. Partners with sector and practice leadership to support business development strategies within their sector or practice. Directs the activities of project/program team members and oversees Project Coordinators as needed.Proactively advises, coaches and mentors less experienced Designers, Engineers, or Project Managers, providing oversight or guidance on project execution and communication.Makes recommendations to practice, operations and/or technical leadership to align training, development and mentoring of project staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, science, technology, or business preferred. 4 years of relevant experience within the AEC or Professional Services industry will be considered in lieu of requisite education.
8 years of relevant experience required, including a minimum of 4 years cumulative of project management experience.
Proficiency in project management standards and execution required.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of building design and construction principles required.
Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in the job description.
Self-starter with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve goals.
Excellent track record of effective collaboration, communication and organization skills.
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification preferred.
PE license recommended.

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates all aspects of project execution and client experience.
Develops project proposals, contracts and project budgets; may support proposal development on larger/more complex projects.
Plans and coordinates project deliverables.
Manages client service and project communication.
Monitors and ensure adherence to budgets and financial expectations.
Responsible for overall project performance.
Contributes to efforts to improve performance and ensure consistent adherence to applicable quality standards.
Manages and maintains relationships with project sub-consultants.
Other duties as assigned.
Develops program contracts, project fee matrices and creates specific program project fees; may support these activities on other projects as needed.
Manages client service and communication for specific program projects and may support program level communication.
Oversees and coordinates all aspects of specific program scheduling and program project execution.
Monitors project quality expectations.
Ensures deliverables meet project objectives and quality expectations.
Understands the scope of work and fees to mitigate risk throughout the project life cycle.
Provides technical insight on project production when applicable.
Recognizes project conflicts and proactively works with stakeholders to resolve.
Serves as the primary project/program contact and brand ambassador.
Maintains regular communication with clients and sub-consultants to ensure satisfaction with the project process and engineering work product, and that client views are managed toward the best solution.
Recognizes and resolves project-related conflict and responds to client requests and questions, balancing the interests of internal and external stakeholders.
Partners with sector and practice leadership to support business development strategies within their sector or practice.
Directs the activities of project/program team members and oversees Project Coordinators as needed.
Proactively advises, coaches and mentors less experienced Designers, Engineers, or Project Managers, providing oversight or guidance on project execution and communication.
Makes recommendations to practice, operations and/or technical leadership to align training, development and mentoring of project staff.