Senior Project Manager, Survey

Description

• Review and provide contract mark ups, negotiate client contract modifications with support from Contracts Department, and knowledge of 5 contract review modifications including indemnification (duty to defend), standard of care, insurance requirements, warranty, and payment terms*
• Be responsive and accessible, anticipate needs and proactively offer solutions, address complex problems and concerns timely, and follow up to ensure satisfaction post-resolution.
• Assist in developing procedures, systems, and methods for project delivery.
• Manage multiple and/or major marketing pursuits including resumes, writing project approach, responsible for teaming efforts, QA/QC and review of requests for qualifications (RFQ), proposals, leading interviews, etc.
• Prepare scope of work (SOW), Levels of Effort (LOE) and schedules for projects. Identify out of scope requests and prepare proposals for additional authorizations.
• Ensure completion of the contract and subcontract review process through the Contracts Department and appropriate filing and adhere to jurisdictional requirements and company-established signature matrix protocol.
• Ensure the company-established QA/QC process is followed from proposals to final deliverables.
• Oversee multiple clients and ensure a positive and professional rapport.
• Foster an environment for strong communication and collaboration such as ensuring that messages and information are not only received but understood and acted upon appropriately within the department, other disciplines and regions, and corporate resources including engagement of staff.
• Independently perform all assignments, is the key decision maker/subject matter expert and addresses staff questions/concerns in project design/constructability, and supervision received is essentially administrative.
• Manage project personnel, projects, budgets, and invoicing.
• Provide project management services.
• Negotiate payment terms with the client.
• Identify and recommend the hiring of additional staff when appropriate.
• Identify and solicit project opportunities with current and new clients, as well as in-house groups.
• Utilize weekly budget report, project reports, accounts receivable (A/R) report, and staff utilization to manage projects and resources. Escalate to Regional Manager for additional staffing needs.
• Ensure project and company communication is provided and documented to clients and staff.
• Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.
• Supervise projects, survey technicians, and field crews required to complete survey projects.
• Assist Marketing with proposal preparation and interview presentations.
• Ensures adequate staffing and recruiting of project team members.
• Travel to existing and potential clients’ offices throughout CobbFendley market area as needed.
• Delegates work to, trains, mentors, and supervises junior-level staff and other entry to senior level project managers to complete assignments.
• Provide timely feedback directly to staff including for annual evaluation.
• Participate in weekly meetings for marketing, operations, resources, etc.
• Assist marketing staff with marketing packages, proposal preparation, proposal review, presentations, and marketing meetings.
• Responsible for collection of invoices from clients and other Project Manager’s clients under their direction. Communicates with Regional Manager for delayed payment risk plans.
• Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.

Requirements

• Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• The more successful candidate will be proficient user of Autodesk Civil 3d, Carlson Survey, MicroStation and GeoPak, Trimble Business Center, and Microsoft Office products.
• Colorado Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification / license required.
• Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures). Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.
• This position requires in-person work and is ineligible for remote work.
• Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.
• Proven business development, team building, and operational skills.
• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.
• Colorado Professional Land Surveyor certification required.
• Management experience leading Survey Crews is preferred.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Able to articulate project requirements timelines, deliverables, corporate directives, in a concise and clear manner.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• EEO is the Law - Poster Supplement
• Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to clearly define goals and responsibilities that are clear and realistic.
• Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
• EEO is the Law (Spanish)
• Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy required
• Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with use of hand and power tools.
• Capable of identifying preclusions on pursuits and teaming opportunities.
• Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Responsible for success of projects of large and may be complex scope of major importance within a discipline. *Must be listed as a Project Manager or Sponsor in Vantagepoint.
• Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• EEO is the Law (English)
• Multi-state registration preferred
• Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records). CobbFendley complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding said screenings. Unless and only to the extent state or federal law limits CobbFendley’s drug-testing requirements for initial hiring, all candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment drug screening verification which may include a panel drug test for use of marijuana and other substances that may be lawful under state law but unlawful under federal law. A positive result may lead to disqualification of candidacy or termination from employment to the extent permitted by law. CobbFendley reserves all rights with respect to its drug-testing, other pre-employment screenings, and workplace policies and procedures.
• Skills including leadership, communication, time, risk, quality and financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving required.
• Strong operation skills to effectively manage a project team, manage schedules, and monitor project budgets.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software (i.e., Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, etc.), and quality management required.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• CobbFendley’s standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST. Generally, employees receive a 1-hour unpaid lunch break free of duty. Please note, operating hours and lunch hours may differ based on project workload, primarily for field staff.
• This position is remote and provided as a condition of employment based on the Company’s business needs. Remote work is not guaranteed and hardships to CobbFendley and Employee performance may be considered.
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Applicant Accommodations. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of CobbFendley to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for the Company. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department at 713.462.3242 or [email protected].
• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule once the training period is complete as established by the department.

Training + Development

Interview process

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