Sr. Project Manager -#2860.05

Job Description

Job Description

What We Offer:

 

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

 

Position Description:

This position requires strong managerial, business development, relationship building, delegation, and 

communication skills with all levels of staff as well as good organizational skills. This position requires the ability to pursue, achieve and complete projects as the Project Manager and/or client manager. This position requires periods of intense concentration as well as average strength and stamina. This position is within a normal office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, fumes, etc., and requires frequent travel. This person should have strong people and team building skills to effectively communicate with clients and other staff. This person should also be highly motivated, organized, and able to interpret technical data and perform technical writing. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in networking within the consultant and client communities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Operational:
• Responsible for project financial performance for one or more projects. 
• Track monthly workload to coordinate staffing needs with the Area Lead and other Project managers and recommend staff changes as needed 
• Mentor project managers and staff 
• Take on project manager assignments including responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and staff management 
• Review, comment and submit for approval all contracts through internal channels and seek input from Area Lead, as appropriate 
• Accountable for project team delivery, quality, and schedule adherence 
• Effectively coordinate activities with the Area Lead 
• Accountable for personal performance as a Project Manager/Client Manager 
• Develop and be responsible for project and task pricing
• Responsible for project profitability
• Responsible for timely invoicing and accounts receivable collections
• Recommend training/seminars, memberships, and coordinate with other Area Leads/Senior 
• Project Managers within the market segment 
• Responsible for Utilization and Projects in Trouble 
• Approve time sheets if a supervisor 
• Accountable for continual technical project approach consistent with Wade Trim standards
• Sales/Business Development:
• Responsible for client satisfaction 
• Review proposal scope, pricing, and other content 
• Solicit input on major pursuits from Area Lead and other key staff 
• Assist with achievement of market segment sales goals, business development and client relations 
• Responsible for sales efforts, proposal preparation, presentations, and budgets 
• Responsible for new client contact development 
• Review RFPs and lead or support pursuits when assigned 
• Create the best project teams 
• Assist with market segment growth initiatives 
• Corporate:
• Identify and recommend training, seminars, and conferences to MSL
• Support the MSL in developing Business Plan goals
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineering License required

Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of related engineering experience
• 10+ years of related engineering management experience
• previous experience leading designs for municipal clients preferred
• Previous experience in serving as engineer of record for municipal design projects preferred
• Expectation to participate in Council meetings, and previous participation and presentation experience preferred
• Serving as contracted City engineer preferred
• Participation and leadership in relevant professional societies preferred and expected

About Wade Trim:

 

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

 

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

 

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

 

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

 

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at

 

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

 

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.