Head of Project Management and Resourcing

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Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for projects using lessons learned.

Prepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders regarding various project aspects.

Assesses potential project risk and outlines risk mitigation solutions.

Ensures adherence to company and project management policies, procedures, and practices.

Manages project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability.

Identifies, quantifies, and communicates residual risk (time and cost).

Creates and reviews timely client billings with internal billing support.

Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment to outside resources.

Performs ongoing review of project status.

On an ongoing basis, monitors project risks; identifies possible risks and recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions; Manages project change using change management protocols; determines appropriate changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics.

Works in conjunction with team members and internal and external stakeholders to manage changes to requirements and schedule of the project.

Ensures proper review of project scope by safety managers and proper implementation of safety plans.

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering or construction techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Provides guidance to drafters/designers, engineers, craft workers, other project team members, contractors or subcontractors.

Develops and implements project resource plan and manages the staffing of assigned projects.

Determines and coordinates the proper staffing within the project including identification of outside resources needed (subs/vendors) and ensures procurement processes are followed.

Clearly communicates project deadlines, assignments and objectives to project team members.

Assigns work and provides direction to project staff with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives.

Coaches project staff and provides feedback to staff and to project staff's supervisors on project performance; escalates any performance issues to appropriate management and human resources.

Builds, maintains and manages strong client relationships.

Ensures client satisfaction by delivering quality, on-time project outcomes as a result of good planning and organizational skills; manages client expectations.

Identifies opportunities for change orders and repeat business though pre-eminent project execution and developed client relationships.

Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices. Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities. Good personal computer skills including advanced knowledge in the use of MS Word and Excel. Bachelor's Degree. PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list). Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Amount of Travel Required
We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information
In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

H-1B or TN Visas for this position