Project Manager

About the role

We are currently searching for an experienced Project Manager to support our Program Management department within our Southwest Region located in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the company representative with the client, internal subconsultants, and third-party consultants and contractors during the program execution.
• Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, specific task or phases, and all work to complete the project. The PEP outlines a schedule to ensure the project is completed on time and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower required.
• Holds a project kick-off meeting to review the PEP with project team members.
• Ensures Quality Control reviews are conducted and documented.
• Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy.
• Maintains daily contact with field personnel during all field activities.
• Maintains direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to address technical and scheduling issues.
• Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and improve communication and coordination.
• Participates in the month-end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports.
• Prepares and presents a detailed project review for the Group Manager.
• Makes sure progress toward project milestones associated with the design, bid, and construction phases of assigned projects is reviewed and reported.
• Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report.
• Reviews Revenue Summary Reports monthly.
• Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports.
• Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.
• Aids in the development, implementation, and maintenance of master budgets and schedules.
• Safeguards technical design changes to ensure they conform to the standards, systems, and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project.
• Collaborates with the Operations Manager and other Project Managers to resolve scheduling or technical issues.
• Maintains project files and document archive using web-based project management information system (PMIS) and other project management software.
• Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary.
• Reviews, approves, and provides necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner.
• Maintains client accounts including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR’s).
• Anticipates problems and works with clients, architects/engineers, contractors, field personnel to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Keeps client informed of the day-to-day project activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Project Management and/or Estimator experience in construction projects, or experience in overseeing/managing facilities, are important.
• A broad construction management background and project/program management experience on similar project types; can come from work experience as an architect/engineer, contractor, and/or facilities manager.
• Preference for RA licensure and/or certifications such as LEED AP, AIA, NCARB or Professional Engineering (PE) in the State of Louisiana.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management software.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Company Information

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Volkert is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. Texas