Project Manager I - CoMET

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned technical projects in construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET).
• Support activities to grow and effectively conduct Raba Kistner, Inc. (RKI) CoMET business.
• Develop and enhance new and existing relationships with clients and influencers.
• Assign project management responsibilities ranging from scope development, budget and proposal preparation, production work, project/client meetings, project site visits, invoicing and accounts receivable collection.
• Support the firm’s objectives of meeting clients’ expectations in a timely manner while achieving the Corporation’s financial objectives.
• Serve as Project Manager on CoMET projects including management of projects from the beginning to the end.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to other, technical, clerical and support staff members.
• Coordinate materials testing activities with subcontractors and Raba Kistner’s field staff.
• Prepare laboratory-testing assignments on projects in accordance with the testing program.
• Review field data, laboratory test results for completion of client reports.
• Submit draft materials testing and engineering reports for review and final reports for co-signature of assigned staff members.
• Depending on experience, the employee may be required to complete a training program to familiarize themselves with field and laboratory operations.
• Perform field observation services in support of the CoMET activities, as well as for construction engineering investigations.
• Adhere to and support the Raba Kistner Safety program implementation and maintenance.
• Review prebilling invoices on projects for which the project manager is assigned.
• Prepare proposals as assigned.
• Directly supervise 2 or more employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in specific technical and/or professional organizations as directed.
• Contact and follow up with Clients on invoicing and status of payment.
• Within the first six-month period, achieve an average chargeability goal of not less than 85 percent.
• Notify Supervisor and Chief Operating Officer of all potential disputes that may lead to legal claims or litigation.
• Support Chief Operating Officer to settle disputes or defend against litigation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the CoMET industry with a range of experience in geotechnical services and one (1) to three (3) years of Project Management Experience.
• Possess a competent understanding of construction plans and specifications, as well as good, accepted construction practices to be used in the review of assigned engineering reports and construction documents.
• Possess valid driver’s license in applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas is preferrable.
• Project Management skills to manage all aspects of small and large projects (proposal development, contract negotiations, and project execution).
• Possess knowledge of the testing procedures used in a geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory (ASTM, TxDOT, AASTHO, USACE, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc.
• Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization.
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).