Technical Project Manager II - CoMET

About the role

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier engineering consulting and program management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our core values are Community, Integrity, Passion, Quality, and Growth. Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Technical Project Manager II - CoMET to join our team in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager, Construction Materials Engineering on CoMET projects including project management from the beginning to the end of the project.
• Complete projects and reports in a timely and accurate manner within the specified budget.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to other professional, technical, clerical and support staff members.
• Perform CoMET consulting activities as required on company projects and working in unison with staff members in the designated office and other offices.
• Coordinate materials testing activities with subcontractors and Raba Kistner’s field staff.
• Prepare laboratory-testing assignments on projects in accordance with the testing program.
• Analyze field data, laboratory test results, perform engineering calculations and provide required opinions/recommendations for completion of client reports.
• Submit draft materials testing and engineering reports for review and final reports for co-signature of assigned staff members.
• Perform field observation services in support of the CoMET activities, as well as for construction engineering investigations.
• Assist the designated office in expanding the scope and technological level of excellence currently provided in our engineering, environmental and construction materials services.
• Adhere to and support the Raba Kistner Safety program implementation and maintenance.
• Participate in growth efforts by establishing and managing key client relationships and involving other technical staff in the division's growth.
• Serve as “sales engineer/company representative” while working with clients and professional organizations.
• Prepare proposals as assigned.
• Actively participate in specific technical and/or professional organizations as directed.
• Review and approve pre-bill invoices on CoMET projects and others as required.
• 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 65 percent.
• Immediately notify Supervisor and Chief Operating Officer of all potential disputes that may lead to legal claims or litigation.
• As requested, support Chief Operating Officer to settle disputes or defend against litigation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee may frequently stand, walk, and drive vehicle short and/or long distances.
• Regularly sit, talk or hear.
• Occasionally use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
• Frequently work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level for this position is moderate.
• Position may require protracted or irregular hours; flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.
• Work responsibilities require out of town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices and project locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university required.
• Must possess Professional Engineer’s (PE) license in the State of Texas. If the P.E. license is obtained from a different state, P.E. license should be obtained in the State of Texas within six months of hiring.
• Must have 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