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Colliers Engineering & Design · 2 days ago

Geotechnical Senior Project Manager

Georgia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead Geotechnical Engineering services for their Southeast Region. As a Senior Project Manager, you will coordinate geotechnical engineering business, manage and supervise staff, and ensure project quality, schedules, and budgets are met.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by Department Manager

Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy the client as well as control work and productivity

Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables and labor hours required on projects

Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects

Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects

Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, schedule of events and an estimation of staff requirements as necessary

Participate in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development

Hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work

Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors’ approval

Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meetings)

Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the predetermined profit goal

Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures

Ensure that all budgets affecting the project schedule and/or fee budget are discussed with the client. Ensure that all out-of-scope work and associated feeds are approved by the client prior to performing the services

Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems

Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments

Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives

Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs

Review time sheets of direct reports during a specified reporting period

Evaluate Employee Performance in accordance with company policy

May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision

Qualification

Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringPE certificationProject managementGeostudio softwareRocScience softwareSubsurface investigationAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical writingTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 12+ years' related experience

PE certification or ability to obtain within 3 months is required

Familiarity with regional geotechnical conditions across Southeastern states (NC, SC, GA, FL)

Ability to interpret and analyze subsurface investigation data, including borings, test pits, and geophysical surveys

Proficiency in preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports, recommendations, and technical proposals

Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge

Demonstrate extensive, diversified and complex knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, principles and practices

Demonstrate advanced investigative, analytical, and research skills

Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills

Coordinates the work activities for multiple functions to ensure satisfying delivery. Responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery

Ability to effectively perform as a key team leader (demonstrate collaboration and respect for others; contribute; lead by example, etc.)

Ability to build collaborative relationships

Demonstrate advanced technical and non-technical writing, editing and proofreading skills

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions

Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management

Assists with the selection, negotiation, and managing of all activities regarding external clients

Project scheduling skills and management skills

Preferred

MS degree with Geotechnical Specialty is a plus

Geostudio and RocScience software experience preferred

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

A company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off that includes parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

Reimbursement for education

A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

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