Geotechnical Senior Project Manager

General Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget.

Complete the project according to its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan.

Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays.

May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors.

Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to the project team and client.

Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.

Communicate with the client and deliver work products to satisfy the client's satisfaction.

Coverage with APR to ensure they have an opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures.

Responsible for approving invoices, preparing change orders, and managing collections.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a large scale and complex project.

Work with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.

Lead interactions with the client and stakeholders to ensure their goals are being considered in the execution of the work.

Lead the development and implementation of a project plan for completing a project.

Lead safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plans.

Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete the project.

Prepare designs and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets and forecasts; select materials, equipment, project staff, and contractors.

Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete.

Prepare forecasts for expenditures and manage scope, schedule to meet budget.

Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met.

Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.

Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.

Coach and mentor project staff and assist them in solving problems.

Coverage with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing, and collections.

Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risks; be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company.

Be familiar with company risk policies.

Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.

Create and model a safe work environment; demonstrate safety practices.

Promote pre-task planning for all projects.

Monitor and improve on projects.

Maintain quality standards and practices.

Engage APRs on projects at their onset.

Begin the documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology from the Firm and a minimum of 10 years’ related experience.
• Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years’ related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.
• Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed.
• Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.