French & Parrello Associates · 17 hours ago
Project Manager - Civil/Site
Hackettstown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expFrench & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Project Manager for their Civil/Site Department in Hackettstown, NJ. The role involves maintaining client relationships, managing project budgets and schedules, and coordinating with various departments to ensure successful project execution.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Marianna Tedeschi
Responsibilities
Maintain close relationship with clients. Identify opportunities for extensions and add-ons to existing projects. Identify opportunities for new projects
Identify leads and opportunities within existing clients to sell the services of other FPA departments
Seek leads for new clients and coordinate results with the Department Manager for follow-up
Suggest attendance and attend important trade shows, which are attended by prospective clients, and existing clients
Continually improve the knowledge and understanding of each competitor. Inform key FPA executives of all important changes
Assist with client presentations as required
Assist Department Manager in evaluating which projects will not be pursued in accordance with GO/NO GO Matrix concept
Participate in developing strategies for RFQ’s including an estimated time budget for proposal preparations
Prepare proposals at the request of the Department Manager including the budget for hours and dollars per established policies and procedures. Coordinate activities with the Marketing Services Department and other technical disciplines
Recommend to Department Manager approved sub-consultants for the appropriate section of proposal
Assist in identifying all client representatives involved in the buying decision, and follow-up with them as required to secure the project for FPA
Review and critique all unsuccessful proposals with the Department Manager
Seek opportunities to educate clients with regards to contract issues, including undesirable language and provisions which may be present in the contract between our client and the owner, or between FPA and the client
Review the contract or proposal signed by client before project starts. Confirm that all contract documents and insurance requirements are reviewed by our Corporate Support Department
Establish a project work plan before the project starts
Establish a project specific QA/QC process consistent with FPA QA/QC program
Establish the project budget and schedule, and coordinate staffing requirements
Explain to the assigned staff the role of each person, the phase, tasks, related budget, and schedule
Work with corporate support services to prepare sub-consultant contracts
Meet with client Project Managers and key client employees to keep them abreast of project progress
Submit request for change orders promptly
Review the quality of the work and productivity of each assigned person on a regular basis
Recommend corrective steps to Billing Group Managers and/or Department Managers when warranted
Seek to participate in non-project, departmental or corporate activities which are organized to improve the operational and business success of FPA
Review job cost data on a weekly basis. Take corrective steps immediately if warranted
Initiate billing for each project on a schedule compatible with client requirements, but no less than at least once per month
Assist in making sure that client receivables are collected on time, based on a specific goal established for each respective client
Make sure that project files are maintained in accordance with FPA Document Retention Policy
Recommend changes to policies and procedures related to FPA, or department
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Site Engineering and Land Development
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Must have New Jersey PE License
Must have experience testifying before municipal Boards as an expert witness on behalf of clients to advance project approvals
Must demonstrate a high level of business acumen and have a successful track record of cross-selling multi-discipline services
Must promote and encourage a business culture within the project team that is fully consistent with the business culture desired by the Board of Directors
Must demonstrate a high awareness of Risk Management issues and practices and have a successful track record of avoiding claims and disputes with clients and/or owners
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching & Roth 401(k) Option
Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Training and Professional Development
Corporate sponsored events, outings & activities, including community outreach opportunities.
Competitive Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
Transit/Parking Program
Summer Hours
Employee Discounts
Corporate Events, Outings & Activities
Company
French & Parrello Associates
FPA is a full-service engineering and consulting firm providing services for a broad range of projects and clients within the private and public marketplaces.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steven A. Tardy, PE
President & CEO
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