Project Manager IV

CDM Smith•Cross Lanes, WV

About The Position

The Project Manager IV creates project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives, and oversees project delivery from planning through completion. The role manages project scope, cost, schedule, resources, risk, change, quality, safety coordination, and client relationships to deliver projects profitably and to client expectations. It provides direction and coaching to project staff and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and sales leaders. Domestic and/or international travel may be required; the stated amount of travel required is 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
13 years of related experience.
PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification is required within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list.
Experience with project management methodologies, including budget development, project planning, project controls and assurance, project management software, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Deep knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks, and opportunities.
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients.
Ability to interact with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary.
Excellent personal computer skills, including expert knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Superior organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

Create project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives using lessons learned.
Prepare detailed statements of work and associated work breakdown structures, and obtain concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders.
Assess project risks, identify and communicate residual time and cost risks, and develop, recommend, and implement mitigation solutions.
Ensure adherence to company and project management policies, procedures, and practices.
Manage project costs and profitability.
Prepare and review timely client billings, follow up on outstanding invoices to secure payment, and review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices for timely payment.
Continuously review project status, risks, performance, and metrics; escalate issues as appropriate.
Manage project changes using change management protocols and coordinate changes to project requirements and schedules with team members and stakeholders.
Ensure project scope is reviewed by safety managers and safety plans are properly implemented.
Respond promptly to corrective actions identified by internal or external audits.
Plan and conduct work requiring independent evaluation and application of standard engineering or construction techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Guide drafters, designers, engineers, craft workers, project team members, contractors, and subcontractors.
Develop and implement project resource plans; manage project staffing, identify outside resources, and ensure procurement processes are followed.
Communicate project deadlines, assignments, and objectives; assign work and direct project staff toward timely completion.
Coach project staff, provide performance feedback to staff and their supervisors, and escalate performance issues to management and human resources as appropriate.
Build, maintain, and manage strong client relationships; ensure client satisfaction and manage expectations by delivering quality, on-time outcomes.
Identify opportunities for change orders and repeat business through project execution and client relationships.
Collaborate with sales leaders to evaluate potential new work and support scoping and costing.
Perform other duties as assigned.