Senior Project Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct client interface and spearhead plan processing.
• Lead marketing, business development, and pursuit of new work (must have a book of business to bring along).
• Admin and finance tasks such as invoicing, budget monitoring, proposals, change orders, timecard approvals for team and attendance at required meetings.
• Develop schedules and supervise coordination of workflow of the design team with Sr. Project Manager.
• Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, cost estimates, and other client deliverables to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, Full Circle Thinking, and agency/client standards.
• Supervise direct contact with agencies, plan processing for approval, resolve design problems, and determine compliance with agency requirements.
• Oversee coordination with outside consultants (geotechnical, landscape, plumbing, architect, etc.) and internal departments; initiate kick-off meetings for project phases.
• Conduct site investigations and research for proposals, designs, and marketing materials.
• Oversee or make visits to site during construction to check plan conformity, resolve discrepancies, and respond to RFIs.
• Provide workload forecast to ensure proper team utilization and communicate need for additional resources with Sr. Project Manager.
• Conduct staff reviews and provide coaching/training.
• Ensure time is properly charged to project and employee timecards are submitted timely; track project budgets, provide billing instructions, and change order requests.
• Initiate, implement, and promote new ideas and procedures incorporating Full Circle Thinking.
• Represent FEI in meetings with clients and agencies; attend seminars, submit written evaluations with key changes to use.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

In coordination with Principal or Sr. Project Manager, supervise 1-5 employees within the Engineering Team. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies, applicable laws, and organizational procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as the central design figure for a team and mentoring/overseeing workflow of projects.
• Well-developed problem solving, decision-making, communication, and team building skills.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• EIT certification required.
• PE license or ability to obtain the PE license within two years of hire/promotion required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.

Any combination of a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline from a four-year college or university and civil engineering design experience totaling ten years; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand; walk, talk or hear. Must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Colonial Life, 401(k) (Company match – 50% of 1st 8% of salary deferral). Vacation Leave (Non-Manager): 0-5 years – 10 days/yr; 5-10 years – 15 days/yr; 10+ years – 20 days/yr. Vacation Leave (Manager): 0-10 years – 15 days/yr; 10+ years – 20 days/yr. Sick Leave: 40 hours per year (SD/LA see handbook).

ESOP:
See Summary Plan Description (SPD).