Project Manager - Planning

Description

• Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client.
• Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems.
• Attend and participate in public meetings (including night meetings), project coordination meetings, public engagement, and other meetings for public and private clients.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Oversee the preparation of master plans, land use plans, reexamination reports, zoning codes, development review letters, and other planning reports for public and private clients.
• Work efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit invoices to client. Follow up with clients for timely payments.
• Review monthly revenue and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-determined goal.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables, and effort needed on projects.
• Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by Department Manager.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. project team meetings).
• Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
• Responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.
• Participates in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other marketing support, including business development and cross-selling for other disciplines.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors' approval.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate advanced technical and non-technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to effectively perform as a key team leader (demonstrate collaboration and respect for others; contribute; lead by example, etc.).
• Demonstrate computer skills, knowledge and acumen (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS, etc.).
• 6-10+ years in related field.
• Demonstrate advanced investigative, analytical, and research skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field. Master’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Demonstrate extensive, diversified, and complex knowledge of planning concepts, theories, principles and practices.
• Ability to track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other key performance indicators, and prepare reports to senior management.
• Professional Planning (P.P.) licensure and certification by American institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P.).
• Valid driver’s license preferred. Must demonstrate ability to travel to client locations.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Ability to coordinate the work activities for multiple functions to ensure satisfying delivery.
• Ability to assist with the selection, negotiation, and managing of all activities regarding external clients.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance