Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A Day in the Life of a Project Manager at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

A project manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, executing, and controlling/monitoring of the scope of services, budget, schedule, deliverables, and resources to accomplish the project objectives.

The responsibilities of the Project Manager (PM) include:

• Collaborate with technical staff within the Practice Areas
• Interact with construction contractors, their staff, and subcontractors
• Guide and participate in assembling reports, plans, specifications, and other contract documents
• Meet with clients to take detailed project scoping briefs and clarify the specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Plan and conduct project team meetings, both internal and external
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Technical Skills:

• Can demonstrate knowledge of accrual-based revenue recognition process and has ability to read and understand project budget/financial reports
• Can generate scope and fee for single task professional service agreements
• Can demonstrate understanding of earned value methodology
• Can demonstrate understanding of basic accounting terms
• Has demonstrated commitment to quality control procedures
• Demonstrates understanding of billing and accounts receivables procedures
• Has completed a training program focused on Project Management

Soft Skills:

• Must be able to communicate technical concepts to engineers, clients, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases and be able to effectively work with and manage project staff
• Must have proven ability to comfortably speak publicly and interact positively with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in technical task management or acting as an assistant project manager
• Familiarity with collaboration and time management software tools or ability to learn them
• Experience with project process workflow
• Advanced time management and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Project
• Excellent project team and client-facing communication skills

Working at Hanson:

• Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices
• Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignments
• Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project demands and deadlines

Salary range: $145,000 - $165,000

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Performance bonuses

• 401(k) with matching contribution

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Comprehensive health & well-being plans

• Financial wellness plans

• Work-life balance programs

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