Project Manager

About the Role

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. Responsible for completing the project as per its contracted scope, monitoring progress and performance against the project plan, troubleshooting operational problems, and minimizing delays.

May oversee resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and coordination with external vendors, subcontractors, or contractors. Conducts meetings and prepares reports to communicate project status to the team and client. Sets priorities, assigns tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet targets and milestones. May also communicate with clients to deliver work products to their satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a small to medium-sized project.
• Work with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completion.
• Lead safety efforts, including preparation and compliance with an approved safety plan.
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources to complete the project, including calculations, designs, reports, work specifications, schedules, budgets, forecasts, materials, equipment, staff, and external contractors.
• Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources.
• Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet targets and milestones.
• Coordinate with APR to ensure appropriate oversight and sufficient time for reviews at critical junctures.
• Coordinate with accounting for financial management, invoicing, and collections.
• Develop an understanding of project-related risks and protect the company by following risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts, model a safe work environment, and ensure team compliance with safety rules and guidelines.
• Promote pre-task planning and continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• Engage APRs at the onset of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the firm (e.g., Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology) and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience is acceptable.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed.