Senior Engineering Project Manager

An engineering firm in Charlotte is looking to add a Senior Project Manager to their growing team. Great opportunity to join an employee-owned firm that has great reviews and reputation in the industry. This position is a hybrid role, based out of the firm's Charlotte office, working with their Utilities Practice Area.

Responsibilities

Project, Client, and Team Management

• Provide direction to and monitoring of your Team, utilizing experience to resolve scope, design, and other challenges ensuring adherence to all standards, QA/QC processes, and other policies related to project execution and management
• Monitor and report the financial performance of all Team projects and proactively address changes in scope, billing processes, schedules, and any settlements
• Implement and monitor Accounting and Department procedures for invoicing and collections for Team and engage in procedure initiatives
• Track and coordinate resource needs with PM’s and other Departments
• Forecast workload for Team and address gaps or excessive workloads
• Prepare critical agreements including scope, schedule, fees, and terms and conditions and communicate to project team members; review and authorize agreements for PM’s; review and approve subconsultant agreements
• Responsible for oversight of the Team and potentially approval for designs, construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications and construction cost estimates
• Manage critical projects, delegate projects, and engage in design as necessary

Technical and Practice Leadership

• Lead quality control/quality assurance development and implementation consistent with Company and Department standards and the requirements of our clients and regulatory agencies
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for Team and Department. Determine and implement improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions
• Responsible and accountable for coordination, input, and enforcement of all technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company

Personnel and Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and implement effective communication, performance management, and strategic skills needed to achieve Company, Department, Team, and project goals.
• Lead, supervise, and monitor all assigned Team Members to achieve the goals and strategies for the Department
• Lead and/or participate in mentoring, career path planning and development (including training plans), performance plans, mentoring, and resource sharing for all Team Members

Qualifications

• Experience managing utility (primarily water and sewer related) projects; preference given to public sector projects
• Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, and strategic thinking with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Professional Engineer or ability to obtain registration within six months
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of engineering experience with 6+ years managing teams