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Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. · 2 months ago

Project Manager, Broadband

El Paso, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

CobbFendley & Associates, Inc. is a company committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions. They are seeking a Project Manager for Broadband to oversee project success, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Utilize weekly budget report and project report to monitor progress on projects, review of accounts receivable (A/R) report and staff utilization. Discuss staff utilization with the Senior Project Manager(s)

Prepare scope of work (SOW), Levels of Effort (LOE) and schedules for projects. Identify out of scope requests and prepare proposals for additional authorizations

Responsible for collection of invoices from clients including escalations for past due invoices

Ensure completion of the contract and subcontract review process through the Contracts Department and appropriate filing and adhere to jurisdictional requirements and company-established signature matrix protocol

Review of the initial contract terms and conditions, request client contract modifications. Knowledge of 5 contract review modifications including indemnification (duty to defend), standard of care, insurance requirements, warranty, and payment terms

Follow company-established QA/QC process including project kick off and project safety plans

Capable of identifying preclusions on pursuits and teaming opportunities

Held accountable for communications and collaboration such as ensuring that messages and information are not only received but understood and acted upon appropriately within the department, other disciplines and regions, and corporate resources

Able to articulate project requirements timelines, and deliverables, and corporate directives, in a concise and clear manner

Responsible for the completion of meeting minutes and documentation to respective parties

Assist with and provide guidance to marketing for requests for qualifications (RFQ), proposals, interview prep, teaming, resumes, etc. Capable of writing project approaches for RFQ for marketing pursuits

Adhere to project schedules set by the client and keep clients informed of any potential delays and prepare/address mitigation plans

Be responsive and accessible, anticipate needs and proactively offer solutions, address complex problems and concerns timely, and follow up to ensure satisfaction post-resolution

Develop a positive, professional rapport with multiple clients

Provide feedback on staff performance to management periodically including for annual evaluation and recruiting project team members

Delegates work to, trains, mentors, junior-level staff and other entry level project managers to complete assignments

Provides utility coordination and oversight services for projects to CobbFendley clients

Learns and maintains knowledge of client standards, rules and requirements for planning, construction, and documentation

Manages project schedule, deliverables, budgets, invoicing, and collections

Keeps abreast of project changes through active client communication

Assist in the preparation of client scope and fee proposals

Applies technical expertise and be able to work with and mentor a project team on conventional and unconventional projects

Keeps abreast of requirements of various permitting entities and any permitting or agreement requirement changes

Schedules, conducts, and attends utility meetings, public utility meetings, one-on-one utility meetings, and TxDOT/County/Municipality coordination meetings

Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and/or federally funded utility adjustments and relocations

Requires coordination with private entities and governmental agencies

Oversees the preparation of utility agreement assembly packages

Coordinates field investigating requests

Conducts on-site field visits, working with major utility companies and various pipeline companies, as well as state agencies and municipalities

Familiarity with the TxDOT ROW Utility Manual and Texas Administrative Code Utility Accommodation Rules, knowledge of principles of utility coordination and associated terminology

Directs as-built record drawing requests from various utilities as required for use in project designs

Oversees collection and maintenance of electronic files for projects and utility drawings

Oversees development of client exhibits (KMZ & other GIS platforms) which define project scope of work

Oversees development of utility conflict matrices and exhibits

Prepares and reviews plans, specifications, and estimates to confirm compliance with guidelines, rules, and regulations

Directs the submittal of permits and agreements to agencies

Supervises the tracking of permit and agreement submittals and approvals through internal spreadsheets

Assists with resolution of problems identified in unapproved permits and agreements

Assists in developing CobbFendley’s Utility Coordination & Engineering efforts, including developing procedures, systems, and methods for project delivery

Performs independent research and delegates changing priorities

Research ongoing/future CIP projects for various cities/counties within project boundaries

Interfaces with clients to ensure excellent service and explore opportunities for additional assignments such as utility design, SUE, Survey, and utility easement acquisition

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE)Utility CoordinationProject ManagementMicrosoft SuiteVantagepointSmartsheetRisk ManagementLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Engineering: Bachelor's degree in a civil or related engineering discipline in which the degree would meet state eligibility requirements for licensing, required

Engineering: Registration and designation as a Professional Engineer (PE), required

10+ years of relevant and professional experience within a discipline, including proven performance as a Project Manager II

Knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software (i.e., Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, etc.), and quality management required

Skills including leadership, communication, time, risk, quality and financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving required

Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy required