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DBR · 1 week ago

Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

DBR is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in Higher Education based in Houston. The role is responsible for the profitability and successful execution of projects, maintaining client relationships, and overseeing project management activities.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the profitability and successful execution of projects including the quality of work performed, client service, business development, utilization of staff, reputation of the firm, contract management, billing and project profitability

Must maintain a satisfactory client relationship and must be able to relate to clients in a mature, thoughtful, professional and pleasant manner

Work with the Partner’s and other Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to assess targeted market potential, and to select target clients that fulfill the marketing plan and budget

Assist in providing oversight of client/proposal tracking activities; management and review of Requests For Proposal’s (RFP’s), Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) and proposals

Works with all involved disciplines, prepares estimated labor requirements, schedules and other pertinent data; participates with Partner in Charge in preparing fee proposals, conducting fee negotiations, preparing contractual agreement; and is sufficiently familiar with all agreements between firm and client to effectively manage the project in a professional and economic manner

Ascertain that code checks are made and zoning status is acceptable and coordinates with proper building officials

Reviews the documents prior to timely submission of documents to the client for in-house and client “milestone” progress reviews to ensure all documents are in place and submitted to the client

Provides engineering oversight on all engineering disciplines involved in the project. Provides corrective instruction to design staff on engineering issues

Participates in design to a limited extent in order to complete the project on time and within budget

Ensures that the project, from original authorization through studies and reports, design, construction and post-construction, meets all requirements of the client and approving agencies and standards of quality of the firm

Ensures that all services provided are accurate and appropriate and that charges against projects are reasonable

Maintain adequate records, memos of conversations, and similar documentation in the file

Take necessary administrative action in coordination with the Partner in Charge to assure proper invoicing for services performed

Assists in the collection of past due accounts

Participate in Evaluation process of team members

May coordinate, manage and provide oversight of other project managers and teams on various projects due to project size and current workloads from major clients

Assist in the mentorship and training of other project managers

Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members

Continue learning process by attending seminars and continuing education opportunities

Perform additional assignments as requested/needed

Qualification

Client Relationship ManagementEngineering OversightProject ManagementProposal ManagementContract ManagementTeam CoordinationAdministrative SkillsContinuing EducationMentorship

Required

4 years of experience as a Project Manager

a college degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering with an emphasis in HVAC, building electrical, or plumbing, or fire protection

a minimum of 5 years of experience

a minimum of 10 years qualified experience without a degree

Company

DBR

Founded in 1972, DBR has evolved into the premier MEP engineering firm in Texas, providing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services, as well as building commissioning, integrated technology, and security system consulting.

Founded in 1972

Houston, Texas, US

201-500 employees