Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering

About the role

Erdman Anthony is seeking a motivated professional project manager for Civil Engineering projects who will make a real impact on the communities we serve. Projects include water and sewer systems, parks, site development, and roadway and bridge improvements across Western New York.

Responsibilities

• Complete all client coordination and be responsible for maintaining client satisfaction;
• Maintain and develop client relations; be accountable to client;
• Oversee the coordination of project deliverables and technical review processes;
• Prepare project proposals including scoping, staffing, and manpower estimates;
• Possess an awareness of Western New York typical civil clients and an ability to market to same;
• Maintain project files in accordance with established document control system;
• Provide Design leadership and coordination with in-house and Consultant Design teams;
• Organize, coordinate, and lead project meetings and prepare minutes;
• Oversee the preparation of meeting presentations and handouts;
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities with municipal and agency clients in Western New York;
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients and stakeholders;
• Take responsibility for winning new work and growing the backlog;
• Track upcoming opportunities and position the firm for selection;
• Support growth and development of the Western New York civil practice;
• Work with leadership to identify strategic opportunities and target markets;
• Contribute to establishing Erdman Anthony’s presence and reputation in the Western New York market;
• Monitor financial profitability of Buffalo projects;
• Perform effective project management (monitor scope, schedule, budget, proposals, invoicing).

Design and Construction management

• Oversee project-related technical activities;
• Complete engineering design and specifications for a wide range of construction projects;
• Serve as Engineer of Record taking responsibility for the technical accuracy and completeness of the project plans, calculations, reports, and deliverables;
• Oversee the preparation of engineer’s opinions of costs;
• Coordinate permitting efforts including permit applications and responding to comments;
• Coordinate client submittal reviews, assembling and submitting the plans, calculations, reports, specifications, and engineer’s opinions of costs, and responding to comments;
• Review drawings and specifications, addenda, change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, etc. and issue responses;
• Conduct Progress Meetings and Quality Management Meetings;
• Be proactive in clarifying direction on project design issues; proceed with a clear understanding of the scope, timing, schedule, and budget.

People Oversight

• Lead, coach and develop team; Mentor junior staff in both technical work and project execution;
• Communicate project goals, recommendations and deadlines to team members;
• Cookordinate and review designs and specification completed by technical staff;
• Provide informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formally annually;
• Manage staffing levels and utilization;
• Take increasing responsibility for team growth, staffing, and long-term planning;
• Take ownership of team performance, quality, and delivery;
• Set expectations and hold team members accountable for deliverables.

Requirements

• Candidates shall possess a BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering;
• 10+ years project management experience;
• Experience leading a team;
• Water / Sewer and Site Civil experience preferred;
• Valid NY driver’s license;
• NY PE or ability to obtain one within six months;
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills;
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor staff;
• Familiar/experience with NYSDOT specifications and MasterSpec;
• CADD and/or engineering design software experience a plus.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on a wide range of design challenges
Competitive salary
Profit sharing
Health care: medical, dental, vision
Retirement savings opportunities

Visit www.erdmananthony.com/careers/benefits for a full list of benefits.

About Us

At Erdman Anthony we shape the future and the communities we live in. As a multidisciplinary firm specializing in infrastructure engineering, we deliver effective solutions that add value to both government and private-sector clients. We take pride in crafting solutions for a diverse clientele, spanning industrial, commercial, utility, environmental protection, institutional, and government sectors. From inception to execution, our professionals offer not just technical skills, but a level of personalized attention that ensures our firm stands out. With a track record of successful projects, Erdman Anthony continues to set the standard for engineering excellence. By collaborating with the State, municipalities and private developers, you'll be at the forefront of a wide range of projects that will hone your skills and broaden your expertise.

Erdman Anthony is a nationally recognized, award-winning engineering consulting firm specializing in transportation engineering services, construction services, facilities engineering and design services, civil engineering services, and geospatial services.

Erdman Anthony welcomes talented, innovative, collaborative professionals who will help us develop exceptional infrastructure solutions for our clients, and contribute to a safe, healthier future.

Erdman Anthony is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Erdman Anthony is not able to sponsor visas at this time.