Senior Project Manager, Municipal

Description

• Be responsive and accessible, anticipate needs and proactively offer solutions, address complex problems and concerns timely, and follow up to ensure satisfaction post-resolution.
• Utilize the following software applications to complete project work:
• Ensure the company-established QA/QC process is followed from proposals to final deliverables.
• Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.
• Coordinating Multiple Discipline Design
• Prepare scope of work (SOW), Levels of Effort (LOE) and schedules for projects. Identify out of scope requests and prepare proposals for additional authorizations.
• Held accountable for communications 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.
• Selecting Pumps
• Independently performs all assignments, addresses staff questions/concerns of moderate complexity, escalates critical and financial matters pertaining to the project to the supervisor, can identify areas needing improvement, and recommend corrective action to improve overall project performance.
• Ensure project and company communication is provided and documented to clients and staff.
• Responsible for collection of invoices from clients and other Project Manager’s clients under their direction. Communicates with Department Manager for delayed payment risk plans.
• Provide timely feedback directly to staff including for annual evaluation.
• 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*
• Assist with and provide guidance to marketing for requests for qualifications (RFQ), proposals, interview preparation, teaming, resumes, etc. Capable of writing project approaches for RFQ for marketing pursuits.
• Negotiate payment terms with the client.
• 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.
• 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.
• Oversee multiple clients and ensure a positive and professional rapport.
• Ensures adequate staffing and recruiting of project team members.
• Utilize weekly budget report, project reports, accounts receivable (A/R) report, and staff utilization to manage projects and resources. Escalate to Department Manager for additional staffing needs.
• Delegates work to, trains, mentors, and supervises junior-level staff and other entry to senior level project managers to complete assignments.
• Work on projects that include the following scopes:
• Responsible for the success of projects of large and complex scope. *Must be listed as a Project Manager or Sponsor in Vantagepoint.

Requirements

• Skills including leadership, communication, time, risk, quality and financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in a civil or related engineering discipline in which the degree would meet state eligibility requirements for licensing, required.
• Able to articulate project requirements timelines, deliverables, corporate directives, in a concise and clear manner.
• EEO is the Law - Poster Supplement
• 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.
• Closed Storm System Hydraulics
• Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with use of hand and power tools.
• Sanitary Sewer Design, Force Mains
• EEO is the Law (Spanish)
• 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.
• Advanced // Highly skilled with extensive experience; able to handle complex tasks and provide guidance to others. 15+ years of relevant and professional experience within a discipline, including proven performance as a Project Manager III.
• Engineering: Registration and designation as a Professional Engineer (PE), required.
• Capable of identifying preclusions on pursuits and teaming opportunities.
• 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.
• Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• ADA Regulation
• EEO is the Law (English)
• Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to clearly define goals and responsibilities that are clear and realistic.
• Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy required.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.

Benefits

• Capital Improvement Plans
• Impact Fee
• 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].
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• Developmental Plan Review
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule once the training period is complete as established by the department.
• 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
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance