McAdams · 2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Water Resources
McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to grow their presence in the design and implementation of a CIP practice within the Water Resources Department, focusing on client relationships and project funding.
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Responsibilities
Interact and coordinate with other operational groups within the Company
Work within the framework of McAdams Company and the Water Resources Unit
Develop and sustain the framework of the CIP Practice within Water Resources
Establish, promote, and assure quality on all projects performed by team
Set design standards for team
Set training and proficiency requirements for team members
Coordinate and oversee resource scheduling to assure workload and deadlines are managed effectively
Communicate timely and effectively through multiple channels with subordinate staff, other Directors, upper management, external clients, and other stakeholders as may be appropriate
Understand limitations and parameters of empowered decision making as it pertains to your practice area within Water Resources
Assist design staff with technical guidance
Develop innovative design concepts with design staff input and engagement
Develop staff within the Practice to be responsible for the technical competence and development of staff
Work closely with department project managers and other senior staff to resolve complex issues and problems encountered and to meet the overall goals and objectives of the project – specifically for projects that are part of a more comprehensive project within the Firm
Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of projects, project profitability, staff utilization, and business development pursuits
Monitor financial performance of each project and oversee project billing and receivables
Development of staff for the day-to-day execution of this task
Gain awareness of the business initiatives and concerns of current and prospective clients to develop meaningful and beneficial relationships
Actively participate in development and implementation of the Water Resources / CIP Practice strategic plan and all BD initiatives
Understand trends and the current environment in the Water Resources / CIP field with specific focus toward emerging design concepts and technologies, driving forces behind our clients’ needs and goals, and client types (i.e….local government clients, state / federal government clients)
Understand the Water Resources market by communicating with stakeholders and actively participating in professional organizations and events
Work with marketing staff to pursue projects. Support business development efforts by leading or assisting with proposal development and marketing activities
Travel to other metros where McAdams is active and expand Water Resources / CIP services to each metro
Qualification
Required
Four-year college degree (B.S.) in engineering
PE required
10+ years of related experience and/or training
Highly motivated to develop a CIP practice
Possess technical expertise in civil engineering as it applies to Stormwater projects
Demonstrated leadership abilities with the ability to carry a project through the design process independently and within a team framework
Demonstrated ability to independently manage and grow key relationships
Proven knowledge of budget impacts and profit and revenue expectations
Demonstrated ability to think critically while preparing and executing strategic plans for growth
Proven relationships within the community that are of value in the development of a CIP practice
Company
McAdams
McAdams is a civil engineering firm based in North Carolina.
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