Project Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                                                  

• Help train and support field technicians.
• Attend face-to-face meetings with new and existing clients.
• Perform various field and laboratory tests on soils, concrete and aggregate materials.
• Prepare various levels of reporting responsibilities depending on the scope of services of a project.
• Work with appropriate staff to assign less experienced staff on projects as needed.
• Review observation and test data for accuracy and completeness.
• Work independently when on job site.
• Work with project engineers and clients to ensure that client specifications are followed.
• Consult with Estimators and project team during proposal preparation, perform project set-up, process contracts, prepare project summary reports and prepare invoices.
• Implement a detailed project plan and comprehensive documentation and monitor and track progress throughout the project.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Successfully manage the relationship with all stakeholders for assigned tasks.
• Support and participate in business development activities, including client outreach, relationship management and project pursuit efforts.   
• Evaluate risk management to minimize project risks.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors during the execution of projects.
• Work with project staff and clients to ensure that client specifications are followed.
• Work with operations to coordinate staff/resources on projects as needed.
• Direct Project Assistants and Project Controls Specialist as needed.
• Report and escalate to Principal or supervisor as needed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks efficiently and simultaneously.
• Technical background with hands-on system experience.
• Excellent client-facing, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities while maintaining existing client relationships.   
• Organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred but not required.

Experience and/or Training 5+ years of project management or similar experience.  Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar highly preferred.

Licenses/Certificates  ACI and ICC certifications preferred

Technology/Equipment Strong working knowledge of MS Office, experience with geotechnical software applications or similar applications highly preferred

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Essential: Hearing and vision (both correctable), continuous sitting or standing at desk or workstation, wrist turning, grasping, pinching, and finger manipulation, other physical requirements typical of working on a computer and talking on a phone (65%-100% of the time worked); frequent walking, lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs, turning and twisting (30%-64% of the time worked); occasional reaching, lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs, and push/pull up to 10 lbs (11%-29% of the time worked); rarely taste/smell, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, lifts or scaffolding (0-9% of the time worked).

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work/Environment

Usually will be an office environment, using computer, telephone, other office equipment as needed to perform duties; frequent interruptions throughou