Senior Project Manager, Municipal

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Municipal Senior Project Manager in our Albuquerque, New Mexico office. Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Requirements

20+ years of relevant and professional experience within a discipline, including proven performance as a Project Manager IV.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software (i.e., Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, etc.), and quality management required.
Skills including leadership, communication, time, risk, quality and financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving required.
Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy required
Must be listed as a Project Manager or Sponsor in Vantagepoint.

Responsibilities

Utilize weekly budget report, project reports, accounts receivable (A/R) report, and staff utilization to manage projects and resources. Escalate to Regional Manager for additional staffing needs.
Prepare scope of work (SOW), Levels of Effort (LOE) and schedules for projects. Identify out of scope requests and prepare proposals for additional authorizations.
Responsible for collection of invoices from clients and other Project Manager’s clients under their direction. Communicates with Regional Manager for delayed payment risk plans.
Ensure completion of the contract and subcontract review process through the Contracts Department and appropriate filing and adhere to jurisdictional requirements and company-established signature matrix protocol.
Review and provide contract mark ups, negotiate client contract modifications with support from Contracts Department, and knowledge of 5 contract review modifications including indemnification (duty to defend), standard of care, insurance requirements, warranty, and payment terms
Negotiate payment terms with the client.
Ensure the company-established QA/QC process is followed from proposals to final deliverables.
Capable of identifying preclusions on pursuits and teaming opportunities.
Foster an environment for strong communication and collaboration such as ensuring that messages and information are not only received but understood and acted upon appropriately within the department, other disciplines and regions, and corporate resources including engagement of staff.
Able to articulate project requirements timelines, deliverables, corporate directives, in a concise and clear manner.
Ensure project and company communication is provided and documented to clients and staff.
Manage multiple and/or major marketing pursuits including resumes, writing project approach, responsible for teaming efforts, QA/QC and review of requests for qualifications (RFQ), proposals, leading interviews, etc.
Be responsive and accessible, anticipate needs and proactively offer solutions, address complex problems and concerns timely, and follow up to ensure satisfaction post-resolution.
Oversee multiple clients and ensure a positive and professional rapport.
Ensures adequate staffing and recruiting of project team members.
Delegates work to, trains, mentors, and supervises junior-level staff and other entry to senior level project managers to complete assignments.
Provide timely feedback directly to staff including for annual evaluation.
Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to clearly define goals and responsibilities that are clear and realistic.
Work on projects that include the following scopes: Drainage Area Maps, Closed Storm System Hydraulics, Roadway design, Alignments, Sanitary Sewer Design, Force Mains, Waterline Design, Water & Wastewater Design of Plant, Project Manual Construction Contract & Specs, Permits & Regulatory, Technical Report Writing, Selecting Pumps, Lift Station Design, Developmental Plan Review, Construction Admin, Limited Inspection, Constructability Review, Coordinating Multiple Discipline Design, Construction Phasing, ADA Regulation, City of Engineering Services, Capital Improvement Plans, Impact Fee
Utilize the following software applications to complete project work: Microsoft Project, Bluebeam