Civil Project Manager

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Houston, TX

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join its Land Development team. The role manages civil engineering land development projects and teams from preliminary studies through final design, construction services, and project closeout. The Project Manager oversees schedules, budgets, resources, quality, client and agency coordination, and project profitability, while also supporting business development and staff growth. The position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States.

Requirements

At least eight years of total experience, including four years as a Project Manager or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college; experience or degrees in other disciplines may be substituted at management’s discretion.
Competence in fundamental civil engineering design principles for land development projects.
Experience with cost estimating, bid-phase assistance, construction administration, and general construction methods.
Proficiency with current CAD/Civil 3D and production software, and ability to learn new versions or technologies.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage design projects profitably.
Understanding of alternative delivery methods.
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and related design elements.
Knowledge and experience spanning the full project lifecycle, from preliminary studies through final design.
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, and qualification packages.
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies.
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Ability to coach and motivate others.
Ability to travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

Manage land development civil engineering projects to meet schedules and budgets.
Lead civil teams in producing civil plan sets.
Coordinate with owners, architects, and external team members to execute projects.
Manage internal support teams, including survey, traffic, and hydrology and hydraulics, coordinating technical details, schedules, and budgets.
Implement the QA/QC program and ensure compliance within the project team.
Work with city and county staff to obtain project plan approvals.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources across project stages.
Administer construction services, including responding to RFIs and attending site meetings with contractors.
Manage up to five assigned technical personnel, including assigning and overseeing work, reviewing accuracy and completeness, training and promoting professional development, maintaining job satisfaction and morale, assisting with performance evaluations, and recommending compensation adjustments or promotions.
Manage project design work profitably, including accounts receivable, invoicing, and other design team management duties.
Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and qualification packages; develop and implement marketing pursuit strategies.
Build relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff; coach and motivate others.