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Infrastructure Engineering Inc. · 1 day ago

Sr Civil Project Manager

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. is looking for a Senior Civil Project Manager to join their Indianapolis, IN Team. The role involves leading the management of multiple civil engineering projects, cultivating client relationships, and pursuing new business opportunities throughout the State of Indiana.

Civil Engineering

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees and provides direction to staff in insuring delivery of all project elements (plans, specs, permits and reports etc.) are technically accurate

Promotes and leverages technology to ensure projects are delivered efficiently

Engage directly with clients and provide them with guidance and support in the scope and priorities of their capital program

Facilitate creation of deep, personal, valuable client relationships between IEI’s personnel and client personnel (management, technical, functional, delivery) to weave a fabric of broad-based relationships between our firm and the clients

Ensures project delivery team secures executed contracts, Notice to Proceed and Subconsultant Agreements prior to inception of project services

Proven track record of coordinating teams and winning work in an area or statewide basis

Sales knowledge on how to identify contracts well in advance, respond to RFPs/solicitations, interview, and win new work

Strong business acumen and effective communication skills

Capability to negotiate with and influence others

Substantial transportation infrastructure experience

Ensures project delivery team safeguards firm’s exposure against risks associated with scope and scope creep, fees and schedule by actively monitoring them and promptly communicating deviations to the clients

Ensures project delivery team regularly monitors clients’ project success goals and maintains consistent client communication to keep them abreast of these goals

Assists in reviewing contracts to safeguard firms exposure against risk associated with scope, fees and schedule along with contract language which may cause unreasonable and uninsurable liability to the firm

Approves scope, fees and schedule developed by Project Managers during contract negotiations

Works closely with Operations Manager and VP in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery

Prepares Group’s staffing, resources, backlog and revenue projections to anticipate and plan appropriate actions to ensure resources are in alignment with the needs

Regularly coordinates with the Operations Manager regarding the technical and financial performance of the Group

Ensures IEI policies and procedures are adhered and works closely with Office Manager and HR in hiring, firing, rewarding, recognizing and disciplining staff

Ensures project delivery team prepares IEI’s Project Management Plan (PMP) at start of project and follows and updates them for duration of the project

Ensures projects receive a Minimum Formal Evaluation or Feedback of “Satisfactory” or Equivalent from Clients. Actively deploys practices and procedure to earn “Above Average” evaluation

Ensures project delivery team complies with IEI’s QA/QC and/or client mandated QA/QC policies and procedures

Monitors financial profitability of the Group and takes corrective actions when profitability falls below the target. General overall profit target is 10%

Assists firm leadership in shaping and deploying strategies which helps sustain profitability and financial strength of the firm

Regularly monitors project progress and budget and ensures project delivery team completes projects within the allocated budget and schedule

Ensures all members of project delivery team are aware of and actively monitoring budgets on recurring basis commensurate with job classification

Ensures all assigned members of project delivery team are complying with Invoicing protocols and schedules and working actively in pursuing collections and AR's

Develops and fosters relationships with key clients and agencies which results in winning work

Develop and deploy business development strategies which results in Group’s growth in alignment with firm’s growth strategies

Meets regularly with existing clients to discuss current projects, evaluate performance and identify other business opportunities

Oversees and contributes in preparation of technical proposals and other marketing efforts in a timely manner

Proactively participates in industry and community functions and activities that promote IEI's visibility and brand

Develop office and firm's strategic capabilities and capacity by attracting and recruiting staff

Works in collaboration with staff in identifying and actively promoting professional development of staff to meet personal and firms’ professional development goals

Possesses good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates positive work attitude and behaviors

Promotes and participates in team building initiatives for the Group and firm

Possesses critical thinking skills with ability to plan, organize, delegate and prioritize work and make decisions and solve problems

Possesses ability to motivate and lead staff to achieve Groups’ and firms Mission, Vision and Core Values

Qualification

Registered Professional EngineerBusiness DevelopmentRisk ManagementProject ManagementCivil EngineeringMS Office SuiteCAD SoftwareClient RelationsTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited four‐year college or university or approved equivalent

Typically possesses 8-10 years of experience including Project Management/Client Relations/Business Development responsibilities

Substantial business development experience in the engineering and/or professional services and consulting industry, including proven client development skills

Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures of the A/E industry

Must experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams); as well as familiar with a CRM system or related platforms (Deltek, Paycor, VantagePoint, etc); and a comfort level in CAD software strongly desired (i.e. AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, etc)

Active Registered Professional Engineer required

Ensures project delivery team prepares IEI's Project Management Plan (PMP) at start of project and follows and updates them for duration of the project

Ensures projects receive a Minimum Formal Evaluation or Feedback of 'Satisfactory' or Equivalent from Clients

Monitors financial profitability of the Group and takes corrective actions when profitability falls below the target

Develops and fosters relationships with key clients and agencies which results in winning work

Possesses good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates positive work attitude and behaviors

Possesses critical thinking skills with ability to plan, organize, delegate and prioritize work and make decisions and solve problems

Possesses ability to motivate and lead staff to achieve Groups' and firms Mission, Vision and Core Values

Preferred

Additional registrations and accreditations (i.e. LEED AP, Certified Floodplain Manager, PTOE etc.) are desired

Other licensure or registration (must require Continuing Education to remain active) may be considered in lieu Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer licensure