Design Project Manager I

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We infuse curiosity, passion, and partnership to deliver innovative solutions at any scale.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Design Project Manager I to join our team in Germantown, Maryland. In this role, you will provide leadership on assigned projects, achieve financial, schedule, and client relationship objectives, and coordinate all engineering functions specific to the project.

Responsibilities

• Hold primary responsibility for achievement of scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives on assigned projects.
• Ensure achievement of corporate goals for assigned projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings with clients and prepare proposals in conjunction with department heads, directors, and other key individuals.
• Actively assist in Design budget development.
• Manage client interaction on assigned projects and promote positive relationships.
• Identify risks to the project and the corporation and work with the Project Executives and the Director of Operations to mitigate risks.
• Responsible for project scope control and development/communication of all change notices to the client.
• Coordinate with project discipline leads to determine the scope, complexity, and planning and scheduling requirements of the projects.
• Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan.
• Prepare internal monthly financial/schedule reports for the Director of Operations for each project.
• Prepare monthly financial/schedule reports for the Client as requested.
• Enhance and facilitate project team communication and coordination.
• Develop and maintain meeting minutes and Action Items/Needs List for each project.
• Manage all sub-consultants on the project.
• Run multiple simultaneous small projects.
• Assist in identifying and developing innovative methods for improving project management processes and techniques against current SOPs.
• Strive for continuous improvement in all internal processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project engineers.
• Accept responsibility for things under direct control.
• Identify and correct issues before problems arise.
• Identify areas of potential innovation and improvement for the group.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience, with at least two years in Project Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or planning.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work.
• Fundamental level of scheduling skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to build rapport with project staff.
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.
• Understanding of Earned Value and other project controls methods.
• Promotes Safety and adheres to IPS and client Safety policies.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will require 5-20% travel or as required by the assigned project.
• May be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

This position is safety-sensitive. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.