Project Manager II

Project Manager II

Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Fayetteville, AR; Lincoln, NE; Little Rock, AR; North Kansas City, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Overland Park, KS; Remote

Join Olsson's Industrial Environmental team as a Project Manager II and be part of creating innovative solutions that drive positive changes in communities. In this role, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project manager II role oversees project deliverables and completion for small-to-mid-sized projects within a single discipline or defined area, low-risk multidisciplinary projects for the team, or in support of a larger project management team. This position is involved in the full project life cycle and is responsible for ensuring timely completion of projects in accordance with established scope, schedule, and budget. This role leads the successful delivery of projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assembles project teams and assigns individual responsibilities to ensure technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
• Creates and communicates project scope in coordination with technical teams, schedule and budget with the project team, client, and contractors and serves as primary liaison by informing all parties of project progress and challenges.
• Develops project budgets, reviews costs, and tracks adherence of planned budget to maintain client satisfaction and contribute to the execution and financial success of projects.
• Secures appropriate resources for all stages of the project, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Develop the quality management plan with the project team to ensure client and firm standards are met.
• Recognizes potential risks or additional costs within project plans and implements strategies to minimize impact.
• Organizes and conducts routine project meetings with the client and project team to establish alignment on project expectations and performance.
• Documents all project deliverables and maintain records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients to secure future work.
• Coordinates contract negotiations and develop skills and understanding of other technical disciplines' unique contract negotiation and billing requirements.
• Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project assurance services resources.
• Ensure project data is maintained in accordance with project documentation requirements.
• Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, or a related area preferred.
• A minimum of six years of project experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry with increasing responsibility.
• May have Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent Project Management certification or degree.
• Adept in and manages projects in accordance with Olsson's PM Statement of Expectations.
• Successfully completes Olsson's Project Management Development training program and Olsson's Quality Management training within 12-18 months.
• Adept in engineering and design terms, contract requirements, project financials, and operations.
• Has excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• Has high-level organization, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Detailed understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business and how this role contributes to the success of the organization.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving history.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.
• Represents Olsson in a professional manner at all times.

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.