Project Manager

EMC Engineering Services•Columbus, GA

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About The Position

The Project Manager supervises assigned engineering projects or project elements and ensures work conforms to client agreements, schedules, and budgets. The role plans and develops surveying projects involving unique or controversial problems that may affect major organizational programs, including defining scope, selecting issues for investigation, and developing concepts and approaches. The position maintains liaison with people inside and outside the organization and acts independently under broad objectives and administrative supervision. The role plans, develops, coordinates, and directs large or important projects, projects of major scope, or a surveying program of limited complexity and scope. Responsibilities may include oversight of 3–5 subordinate supervisors. The Project Manager maintains direct client contact, prepares proposals and presentations, and develops contractual agreements. The position supports existing and new client relationships, including participation in civic organizations and community events outside normal business hours when necessary, and assists with the department marketing plan. The Project Manager plans, organizes, and supervises department staff, professionals, and technicians; evaluates progress and results; and recommends changes to meet project objectives. The role is accountable for the accuracy and quality of project work and client submissions; develops task lists and scopes of work; budgets, schedules, and monitors tasks; prepares revenue and staffing projections for executive management; and supports staff professional development through training methods and procedures. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor, and the employee must comply with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Georgia Professional Engineer registration is required; registration in additional states is preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; 10 years of work experience is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record under company fleet insurance requirements.
Ability to pass background checks required by military, industrial, port, and other client sites.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to sit for long periods and use office equipment and computers; perform repetitive tasks; and regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects.
Ability to regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or keep the hand steady while moving the arm.
Ability to regularly use headphones and an earpiece.
Ability to regularly see details of objects less than a few feet away.
Ability to speak clearly and understand another person’s speech, including communicating by telephone.
Ability to frequently bend to file and maintain files.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer registration in additional states.
10 years of work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned engineering projects or project elements and ensure compliance with client agreements, schedules, and budgets.
Plan and develop surveying projects, including defining scope, selecting problems for investigation, and developing concepts and approaches.
Maintain liaison with internal and external contacts and act independently within broad objectives.
Plan, coordinate, and direct large or important projects, major-scope projects, or a surveying program of limited complexity and scope.
Maintain direct client contact; prepare proposals, client presentations, and contractual agreements.
Maintain and develop client relationships, including participating in civic organizations and community events outside normal business hours when necessary.
Assist in preparing and implementing the assigned department’s marketing plan.
Plan, organize, and supervise engineering department staff, other professionals, and technicians.
Evaluate staff progress and results and recommend changes to achieve project objectives.
Ensure the accuracy and quality of work performed on assigned projects and of all written work submitted to clients.
Develop project task lists and scopes of work; budget, schedule, and monitor tasks to maintain scope, budget, and schedule.
Prepare and update executive management projections of expected revenue and staffing needs.
Support professional development of department or team staff by implementing training methods and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.
Perform related duties assigned by the supervisor and comply with company policies and procedures.