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 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
Other duties as assigned
Technical Leadership
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
Quality Assurance
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
Client Coordination
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
Performance Measures
Successful completion of projects
Quality scores of projects
Profitability of projects
Level of client relationships maintained
Qualifications
Registered engineer with 7+ years of diversified Utility Infrastructure experience
Experience in utility infrastructure engineering and construction projects (drinking water, wastewater, stormwater)
Proven project management abilities resulting in on-time and on-budget delivery, along with maximizing profitability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Prolonged sitting at a computer workstation.
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Close vision for computer and document review.
Occasional walking, standing, or reaching as necessary.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality.
