The Municipal Project Manager is responsible for client relationship development, client relationship management, and project management from conception to completion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees assigned projects to ensure that the project meets the scope, schedule, and budget
- Develops the scope of work, schedule and fee for each of their projects in coordination with Production Leaders
- Develops a Project Work Plan for distribution to the project team
- Develops a thorough understanding of the client's expectations and objectives for the project
- Participates in preparing qualification/proposal submittals and presentations to clients
- Monitors assigned projects using financial project management system
- Participates in securing funding with State and Federal agencies, if required
- Applies engineering experience and expertise to assist design team in developing engineering solutions to meet the client's expectation for the project requirements
- Answers questions and gives daily guidance to project team
- Monitors and ensures prompt delivery and payment of client invoices by adhering to company's AR collection policies and procedures
- Coordinates with leadership to review scope, schedule, fee, project profitability, billings, collections and project-specific client/quality issues on each project
- Ensures project team adherence to all company standards and policies related to project execution and management
- Serves as a trusted advisor to clients
- Works in collaboration with Business Development to obtain new clients and work
- Travels for project coordination, as required
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state where the office is located or ability to obtain registration within six months
- 5+ years of experience in the civil engineering field
- Ability to market and sell engineering services
- Understanding of engineering contracts
- Ability to prepare engineering records and to write concise technical reports
- Ability to supervise and lead project teams to successfully execute engineering projects
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines
- Ability to understand, in general, other engineering discipline principles
- Ability to read and interpret appropriate design, regulatory, funding and administrative codes
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable
Benefits- We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
- We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company- paid holidays, PTO based on years of experience, paid parental leave.
- We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs.
- We also offer other benefits including wellness programs, flexible spending benefits, dependent care account, employee assistance program, and more!
For Minnesota residents: The pay range for this position is $87,200-$120,000 (with flexibility DOQ). The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based in our Minnesota locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills. In addition to base pay, certain positions at Vistal and subsidiaries are eligible for participation in our incentive compensation programs.
