Sr. Project Manager I - Transportation Engineering

Bartlett & West•St. Louis, MO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bartlett & West is an employee-owned firm focused on engineering, architecture, technology, and professional services. This position is responsible for the complete management of all assigned projects, ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on transportation projects including roads, highways, interchanges, stormwater conveyance, and associated work. The role involves identifying and meeting client expectations, negotiating contracts, performing engineering services, overseeing project quality, managing resources, and achieving project schedules and profitability goals. The position may also involve developing and maintaining client relationships and marketing company services.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in civil, structural, mechanical/electrical or architectural engineering as appropriate or equivalent in combined education and experience in the field of practice.
12+ years’ experience in engineering specializing in projects in practice area with increasing responsibility.
P.E. licensure required.
Must be able to obtain licensure in the states in which the company does business.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills to maintain client and employee relationships.
Business and Financial Acumen.
Planning/organizing/project management.
Implementation/project execution.
Delegation.
Teambuilding.
Accountability.
Trust/integrity.
Negotiation.
Decision making.
Customer Focus (internal/external).
Self-awareness & self-mgmt.
Conflict management/resolution.
Influencing.
Collaboration.
Presentation skills.
Listening.
Community influence.
Focus on results.
Taking initiative.
Client management.
Leadership development.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
Must be able to travel 25%+ of the year.
Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state.
Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.
An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to complete within 48 hours of being contacted.
Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties. Accordingly, all employees may be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports.

Responsibilities

Executes planning for projects, including development of the project scope, task organization, estimates of effort and other required resources, and schedules necessary to complete the project. Creates estimate of cost and budget for the project.
Executes internal project setup procedures in accordance with the company’s policies.
Directs, manages and participates in the production of the project deliverables including but not limited to: preliminary studies, plans and cost estimates, definition of and oversight of design surveys, designs and plan production, project status/review meetings, specification and contract document development and production.
May participate in the monthly project accounting process, including review of time and expense charges to projects, timely preparation of invoicing and management of accounts receivable (A/R) and work-in-process (WIP) in accordance with the company’s policies.
Reviews and assesses the progress and financial performance of all assigned projects on a regular and ongoing basis. Coordinates and implements changes in resource assignments, production methods, etc. to achieve optimum efficiency and profitability.
Communicates openly and frequently with clients during the course of a project to ensure that all issues are addressed efficiently to the client’s satisfaction. Prepares, conducts and documents all progress review and other meetings.
Conducts project closeout, including contract closeout and internal evaluation of project performance relative to the budget.
Understands the company’s client service model and applies these principles to all interactions with clients.
Participates in developing a culture of discipline, where the meeting of goals and deadlines is required not only with clients but with others throughout the company. Meets all administrative requirements and requests established by the company on the dates specified (e.g., timesheet submission, invoice preparation and submission, report submission and other corporate directives, etc.)
Stays abreast of new engineering trends and techniques. Participates in professional organization(s) in the manager’s area of expertise and/or client focus. Maintains professional licensure in the states required by the company.
Implements divisional and company standards and company processes such as file management systems and resource management/project planning systems.
Develops and fosters an open environment encouraging communications among team members assigned to a project.