Colliers Engineering & Design · 8 hours ago
Project Manager - Planning
Holmdel, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $151K/yr
6+ years expColliers Engineering & Design is looking for a Project Manager to join their Planning Discipline within the Buildings Engineering Services Division. This role involves managing and supervising project efforts, ensuring quality control, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver effective planning solutions.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering
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
Attend and participate in public meetings (including night meetings), project coordination meetings, public engagement, and other meetings for public and private clients
Oversee the preparation of master plans, land use plans, reexamination reports, zoning codes, development review letters, and other planning reports for public and private clients
Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects
Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables
Participates in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other marketing support, including business development and cross-selling for other disciplines
Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables, and effort needed on projects
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 revenue and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-determined goal
Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures
Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client
Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and any other managers to troubleshoot any technical problems
Work efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit invoices to client. Follow 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field
6-10+ years in related field
Professional Planning (P.P.) licensure and certification by American institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P.)
Demonstrate computer skills, knowledge and acumen (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS, etc.)
Ability to learn and apply technical skills and knowledge
Demonstrate extensive, diversified, and complex knowledge of planning concepts, theories, principles and practices
Demonstrate advanced investigative, analytical, and research skills
Ability to coordinate 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.)
Demonstrate advanced technical and non-technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Ability to track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other key performance indicators, and prepare reports to senior management
Ability to assist with the selection, negotiation, and managing of all activities regarding external clients
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions
Preferred
Master's Degree
Valid driver's license
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Kevin L. Haney, P.E.
President & CEO
Dave Tingley
Chief Financial Officer
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