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Bartlett & West · 3 months ago

Senior Project Manager I (Traffic Planning)

US-MO-St Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Bartlett & West is an engineering, architecture, technology, and professional services firm based in Topeka, KS. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager I to manage traffic engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction, project quality, and profitability while leading project teams and maintaining client relationships.

Civil Engineering

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Executes planning for projects, including development of the project scope, task organization, estimates of effort and other required resources, and schedules necessary to complete the project. Creates estimate of cost and budget for the project

Executes internal project setup procedures in accordance with the company’s policies

Directs, manages and participates in the production of the project deliverables including but not limited to: preliminary studies, plans and cost estimates, definition of and oversight of design surveys, designs and plan production, project status/review meetings, specification and contract document development and production

May participate in the monthly project accounting process, including review of time and expense charges to projects, timely preparation of invoicing and management of accounts receivable (A/R) and work-in-process (WIP) in accordance with the company’s policies

Reviews and assesses the progress and financial performance of all assigned projects on a regular and ongoing basis. Coordinates and implements changes in resource assignments, production methods, etc. to achieve optimum efficiency and profitability

Communicates openly and frequently with clients during the course of a project to ensure that all issues are addressed efficiently to the client’s satisfaction. Prepares, conducts and documents all progress review and other meetings

Conducts project closeout, including contract closeout and internal evaluation of project performance relative to the budget

Understands the company’s client service model and applies these principles to all interactions with clients

Participates in developing a culture of discipline, where the meeting of goals and deadlines is required not only with clients but with others throughout the company. Meets all administrative requirements and requests established by the company on the dates specified (e.g., timesheet submission, invoice preparation and submission, report submission and other corporate directives, etc.)

Stays abreast of new engineering trends and techniques. Participates in professional organization(s) in the manager’s area of expertise and/or client focus. Maintains professional licensure in the states required by the company

Implements divisional and company standards and company processes such as file management systems and resource management/project planning systems

Develops and fosters an open environment encouraging communications among team members assigned to a project

Provides information in developing strategic opportunities to senior managers

May assist with developing business; develops proposals; makes client presentations; closes the sale with clients

Mentors Project Managers

Manages all aspect of project deliverables and will assist other lower level PMs with theirs; projects are usually large in size; oversees and directs the assignments of staff assigned to the project to meet deliverables

May participate in on-going client maintenance and support opportunities; makes project driven presentations to client; participates in client maintenance and relationship development; resolves client issues/concerns with the involvement of the CSM and other applicable Sr. Management

May become involved in building the company’s external image (serving on a board for example; participating in community activities)

May recommend staff resource planning and train staff

May assist with accounts receivable in accordance with company policy; assists in resolving all issues

May assist with the monthly project accounting process, including review of time and expense charges to projects, timely preparation of invoicing and management of work in process according to company policy

Reviews personal and staff labor utilization; makes corrections

Recommends sub-consultants

Selects staff for project teams; provides performance feedback to direct manager of employee

May have direct reports and participate in the hiring of employees

May act as a primary contact with State and Federal agencies and/or serve on local or state boards

Qualification

Traffic engineeringCivil engineeringProject managementMicroStationGISP.E. licensureCustomer service orientationAnalytical skillsEffective communicationProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsNegotiationOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required

12 + years engineering experience in appropriate discipline and P.E. licensure required

Must obtain professional licensure in the states required by the company as soon as possible

Driver's license with clean driving record required

Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading

Effective problem solving and decision making skills

Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain client and employee relationships

Ability to lead, train, and mentor others

Self-awareness: Knowing one's strengths and limits with a strong sense of one's self-worth and capabilities

Self-regulation: Keeping emotions in check; trustworthy; taking responsibility for personal performance; flexibility; innovative

Customer service orientation

Political awareness: Reads a group's emotional current and power relationships

Collaborative

Ability to negotiate

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to achieve business results

Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain appropriate amount of detail

Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and problem analysis and resolution

Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)

Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership

Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload

Ability to work independently and within a team successfully