Senior Project Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identify design criteria plus plan and execute effective designs  focused on exceeding client expectations.

2. Provide direct client interface and spearhead plan processing at  public agencies.

3. Marketing, business development, lead finding and pursuit of new  work.  MUST HAVE A BOOK OF BUSINESS TO BRING ALONG

4. Admin and finance tasks such as invoicing, budget monitoring,  proposals, change orders, timecard approvals for team and  attendance at required meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned:

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. Assure work/design is of high quality, cost  effective, incorporates Full Circle Thinking, and meets the agency  and client standards.

Supervise or provide direct contact with agencies, supervise plan  processing for approval, work with agencies to resolve design  problems and determine compliance with agency requirements.

Oversee coordination with all outside consultants (geotechnical,  landscape, plumbing, architect, etc.) and internal departments (survey, mapping, water quality, etc.). Initiate kick-off meetings, as  appropriate, for various project phases.

Conduct site investigations and other research for proposals,  designs and marketing materials.  Oversee or make visits to site during construction to check for plan  conformity, resolve construction discrepancies and respond to RFIs.  Provide workload forecast to ensure team is properly utilized.

Communicate need for additional resources with Sr. Project  Manager.

Conduct staff reviews and provide coaching/training.

Responsible for seeing that time is properly charged to project and  employee timecards are submitted in a timely manner.

Track project budgets, provide billing instructions, and change  order requests when required.

Initiate, implement and promote new ideas and procedures  incorporating Full Circle Thinking.

Represent FEI in meetings with clients and agencies.

Attend seminars and classes and submit written evaluations of  seminars and classes with one or two key changes your going to  use.

Regular attendance and punctuality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform  each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of  the knowledge, skill, and/or  ability required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Any combination of a bachelors 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. Minimum 3 years of  experience as the central design figure for a team as well as experience  mentoring and overseeing workflow of projects is required. Successful  candidates will have well-developed problem solving, decision-making,  communication and team building skills and the 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 is required.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that  must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential  functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to  enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly  required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands  and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk  or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10  pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,  color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative  of those an employee encounters while performing the essential  functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to  enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally  exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work  environment is usually quiet.