SR. Project Manager

Direct Start • Birmingham, AL

21h

About The Position

Provide Project Management services for the company to the client for the successful execution of the project, with designated authority and responsibility for the project throughout the duration of the contract. Must currently be available and have the right to live and work in the USA. SCOPE: Develop written project plans to establish the project charter definition, the scope of work, cost, and schedule parameters. Ensure compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Serve as client liaison, including initiating and participating in meetings and conferences, having the authority to speak for the company. Supervise personnel assigned to the project team. Direct supervision may include project engineers, discipline engineers, other engineering consultants, home office and/or resident construction management, and project support service personnel including procurement, project control, estimating, scheduling and administration. Continuously monitor the project status, keeping the client and management informed of developments that may affect scope, schedule, budget, quality, financial performance, and client relations. Participate in the negotiation of contract changes with the client. Ensure proper documentation of meetings, agreements, and conversations that may affect contract commitments. Lead in in the preparation of proposals, Support development of marketing material, and sales presentations. Prepare a Project Procedures Manual, and other project controls to encompass all phases of the work. Assist Department Managers and Client Relations staff with client contracts, presentations, and qualification material. Coordinate the receipt of all information coming into the office on a project and disseminate it to the design team and others as appropriate. Coordinate the work with other engineering disciplines where required, for project continuity. Monitor/report scope. Monitor/report schedule and costs. Monitor/report budget. Prepare project monthly reports. Coordinate preparation of earned value reports. Coordinate preparation of resource loading plan. On a project-specific basis, this position will report to a designated Executive Sponsor. Working relationships will exist with all areas of the firm utilizing in-house talent on a project basis. The position may report to more than one Executive Sponsor at any given time.

Requirements

• Must currently be available and have the right to live and work in the USA.
• Must have experience in managing projects in the following industries: process, metals and mining, battery or chemical
• Must possess in-depth knowledge and a working background in project management principles.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Architectural discipline or equivalent combination of academic training and related engineering experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to make effective presentations to clients and technical groups.
• Strong computer-based skills in relevant software programs, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
• A take-charge individual with the ability to handle multiple projects, or one large project, working well under pressure, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Should be hardworking, possess demonstrated analytical skills, and be available to travel as required to fit project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 10+ years of engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years managing multi-discipline projects.
• Familiarity with project accounting, estimating, and scheduling procedures and systems is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop written project plans to establish the project charter definition, the scope of work, cost, and schedule parameters.
• Ensure compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Serve as client liaison, including initiating and participating in meetings and conferences, having the authority to speak for the company.
• Supervise personnel assigned to the project team.
• Continuously monitor the project status, keeping the client and management informed of developments that may affect scope, schedule, budget, quality, financial performance, and client relations.
• Participate in the negotiation of contract changes with the client.
• Ensure proper documentation of meetings, agreements, and conversations that may affect contract commitments.
• Lead in in the preparation of proposals
• Support development of marketing material, and sales presentations.
• Prepare a Project Procedures Manual, and other project controls to encompass all phases of the work.
• Assist Department Managers and Client Relations staff with client contracts, presentations, and qualification material.
• Coordinate the receipt of all information coming into the office on a project and disseminate it to the design team and others as appropriate.
• Coordinate the work with other engineering disciplines where required, for project continuity.
• Monitor/report scope.
• Monitor/report schedule and costs.
• Monitor/report budget.
• Prepare project monthly reports.
• Coordinate preparation of earned value reports.
• Coordinate preparation of resource loading plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level