Project Manager

Vistal Careers•Lander, WY

15d

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for client relationship development, client relationship management, and project management from conception to completion. This role oversees assigned projects to ensure they meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements. The Project Manager will develop the scope of work, schedule, and fee for projects in coordination with team members and supervisors, and create a Project Work Plan for the team. A thorough understanding of client expectations and objectives is crucial. The role involves participating in proposal submittals and client presentations, monitoring projects using a financial management system, and potentially securing funding with State and Federal agencies. The Project Manager will apply engineering expertise to assist the design team in developing solutions, answer questions, and provide daily guidance to the project team. They will also monitor client invoices and payments, coordinate with leadership to review project performance (scope, schedule, fee, profitability, billings, collections, client/quality issues), and ensure team adherence to company standards and policies. Serving as a trusted advisor to clients and collaborating with Business Development to acquire new clients and work are key aspects. Travel for project coordination is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state where the office is located or ability to obtain registration within six months
8+ years of experience in the civil engineering field
Ability to market and sell engineering services
Understanding of engineering contracts
Ability to prepare engineering records and to write concise technical reports
Ability to supervise and lead project teams to successfully execute engineering projects
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines
Ability to understand, in general, other engineering discipline principles
Ability to read and interpret appropriate design, regulatory, funding and administrative codes
Must have excellent communication skills
Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable

Responsibilities

Oversees assigned projects to ensure that the project meets the scope, schedule, and budget
Develops the scope of work, schedule, and fee for each of their projects in coordination with team members and supervisor(s)
Develops a Project Work Plan for distribution to the project team
Develops a thorough understanding of the client’s expectations and objectives for the project
Participates in preparing qualification/proposal submittals and presentations to clients
Monitors assigned projects using financial project management system
Participates in securing funding with State and Federal agencies, if required
Applies engineering experience and expertise to assist design team in developing engineering solutions to meet the client’s expectation for the project requirements
Answers questions and gives daily guidance to project team
Monitors and ensures prompt delivery and payment of client invoices by adhering to company’s AR collection policies and procedures
Coordinates with leadership to review scope, schedule, fee, project profitability, billings, collections and project-specific client/quality issues on each project
Ensures project team adherence to all company standards and policies related to project execution and management
Serves as a trusted advisor to clients
Works in collaboration with Business Development to obtain new clients and work
Travels for project coordination, as required
Other duties as assigned