Wastewater

Vistal Careers•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for key client relationship development and management, and project management from conception to completion. They oversee assigned projects to ensure they meet the scope, schedule, and budget. This role involves developing the scope of work, schedule, and fee in coordination with Production Group Leaders, and creating a Project Work Plan for the project team. The Senior Project Manager must develop a thorough understanding of client expectations and objectives, participate in proposal submittals and presentations, and monitor projects using a financial project management system. They will also participate in securing funding with State and Federal agencies, apply engineering expertise to assist the design team, and provide daily guidance to the project team. Additionally, they are responsible for ensuring prompt delivery and payment of client invoices, coordinating with leadership on project performance, and ensuring project team adherence to company standards. This role serves as a trusted advisor to key clients and collaborates with Business Development to obtain new clients and work, requiring travel for project coordination as needed.

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 Production Group Leaders
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 key clients
Works in collaboration with Business Development to obtain new clients and work
Travels for project coordination, as required
Other duties as assigned