Job Description
Engineering Project Manager -NON IT (Local Candidates) $130-$150,000- Baltimore, MD AND Norfolk, VA
Reports to: Board of Directors
THIS IS FOR AN ENGINEERING CONSULTING FIRM. NOT SOFTWARE.
Responsibilities:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Initiate Projects - With a Principal, establish project teams. For assigned projects, complete project initiation documents which include detailed work scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion. • Manage Project Implementation - With assigned project team, ensure that all steps and procedures are taken according to scope of work and that all work is completed as planned and scheduled. This includes keeping the client informed of the on-going status of a project and providing adequate management, advice, and support to the members of the project team. • Coordinate/Communicate with Peers - Work with other project managers to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects. • Provide Technical Advice - Contribute to the development of recommendations for assigned projects and others, when requested. • Maintain Project Status - Keep the project status reporting system (database) current with the actions and changes that take place on assigned projects so the overall organization is able to respond to client requests. • Prepare High Quality Reports - Ensure that the review process and other quality control guidelines are followed and that final reports and presentations are completed per scope of work.
BUSINESS/FISCAL MANAGEMENT • Communicate Opportunities - Communicate/present potential new business or resource information, competitive situations, or technology/regulatory factors to the company. • Control Costs - As part of the management of each project, ensure that costs are kept in line with the original budget for time, travel, and material expenses. Discuss variations with supervisor and issue project change notices to reflect agreed-upon changes. • Maximize Project Profitability - Through appropriate project budgeting/pricing, utilization of resources and cost controls, maximize the profit margin on individual projects.
ADMINISTRATIVE • Manage and Develop Project Staff - Understand the strengths and areas needing improvement for assigned project staff. Manage, support, and evaluate each individual towards achieving their maximum potential.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING • Solicit New Clients/Projects - In interfacing with potential or existing clients, listen for and seek out new projects that may exist or are being formulated. Set up meetings and/or participate in the development of proposals as requested. • Maintain Contact with Clients - Meet regularly with key clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in engineering or equivalent with a PE license. • At least five years of experience in consulting engineering working on a wide range of projects. Previous experience as a project manager and professional registration (PE) in some or all of the states covered by the office preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. - Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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