Head of Project Management

We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. 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.
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.
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.
Using your talents to positively affect communities.
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.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
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.

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