Project Manager - Road - Fort Wayne

American Structurepoint•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Join American Structurepoint and become part of a team that goes the extra mile for our clients and communities. We live by our values - respect, staff development, results and family. Our team is encouraged to explore new ideas and turn our clients' dreams into reality. With exceptional benefits, training, and mentorship, we pave the way for a rewarding career. Ready for more than just a job? Explore opportunities with us and help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. We are looking for a Project Manager in our Merrillville design center to manage and take primary control of projects within this region. Responsibilities include managing, controlling, and monitoring all aspects of the project; technical leadership; quality assurance; and client coordination.

Requirements

6+ years of experience
INDOT experience required
PE certification required

Nice To Haves

Municipal experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of the project to ensure that goals or objectives of these projects are accomplished within prescribed funding and schedule parameters
Prepare proposals, fee justifications, and contracts for each project in conjunction with the Team Leader, Group Leader, and Principal-in-Charge
Establish a project work plan for each project which includes essential elements of the project with major milestones and potential roadblocks, the project schedule, and the financial plan that includes the project budget, a man-hour utilization forecast, and a billing forecast
Monitor and control the project financial plan, review project cost sheets, and prepare monthly invoices for each project
Prepare monthly cost/profit analysis and billing projections for each project
Coordinate with the Team Leader and other project managers for allocation of personnel to staff each project
Coordinate each project with local government agencies, permitting agencies, utility companies, and land acquisition professionals as necessary to drive the project schedule
Coordinate each project with other department’s schedules through the Team Leader and Group Leader; Ensure productivity and cooperation among the project team
Coordinate each project with subconsultant’s work schedules
Aggressively seek additional compensation for work outside the original scope of each project; Prepare contract amendments as necessary
Serve as representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings, and prepare documentation of items discussed
Perform an in-depth review of all the essential elements of each project and update the project work plan near the completion of each major milestone
Maintain design book and correspondence file for each project
Monitor electronic file and plan organization and archiving
Direct and coordinate activities of design engineers and technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
Mentor and provide direct hands-on assistance when teaching new design elements, oral and writing skills to design engineers and technicians
Identify project roadblocks and obtain assistance in resolving them
Stay current with design manuals and project development procedures
Attend seminars and continuing education to enhance skills in relevant disciplines
Supervise the work of all project personnel to ensure that each project meets the highest professional standards, follows the established quality assurance plan, and maintains the established budget and schedule
Review the final design drawings and computations prepared by design engineers and technicians for completeness and accuracy prior to every submittal
Review work that is performed by other departments and/or subconsultants to insure satisfactory performance
Respond to construction-related problems as quickly as possible
Maintain positive relationships with clients to resolve all project questions such as project scope, design exceptions, project development process, schedule, extra work, and billings
Be responsive to all client requests
Look for new opportunities with existing clients
Provide support for business development sales force
Successful completion of projects
Quality scores of projects
Profitability of projects
Level of client relationships maintained
Other duties as assigned