Job Title:                     PROJECT MANAGER  

FLSA Status:                Exempt           

Reports To:                Vice President

SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for client relationship development, client relationship management, and project management from conception to completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees assigned projects to ensure that the project meets the scope, schedule, and budget
• Develops the scope of work, schedule, and fee for each of their projects in coordination with team members and supervisor(s)
• Develops a Project Work Plan for distribution to the project team
• Develops a thorough understanding of the client’s expectations and objectives for the project
• Participates in preparing qualification/proposal submittals and presentations to clients
• Monitors assigned projects using financial project management system
• Participates in securing funding with State and Federal agencies, if required
• Applies engineering experience and expertise to assist design team in developing engineering solutions to meet the client’s expectation for the project requirements
• Answers questions and gives daily guidance to project team
• Monitors and ensures prompt delivery and payment of client invoices by adhering to company’s AR collection policies and procedures
• Coordinates with leadership to review scope, schedule, fee, project profitability, billings, collections and project-specific client/quality issues on each project
• Ensures project team adherence to all company standards and policies related to project execution and management
• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients
• Works in collaboration with Business Development to obtain new clients and work
• Travels for project coordination, as required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state where the office is located or ability to obtain registration within six months
• 8+ years of experience in the civil engineering field
• Ability to market and sell engineering services
• Understanding of engineering contracts
• Ability to prepare engineering records and to write concise technical reports
• Ability to supervise and lead project teams to successfully execute engineering projects
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines
• Ability to understand, in general, other engineering discipline principles
• Ability to read and interpret appropriate design, regulatory, funding and administrative codes
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable

WHS has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the Employee or the Employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.