OverviewThis individual will manage, direct, and supervise the work efforts of assigned staff and coordinate the technical and managerial direction regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget of projects.
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.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in related field. Master's Degree preferred but not required.
- 6-10+ years in related field.
- Professional Planning (P.P.) licensure and certification by American institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P.).
- Valid driver's license preferred. Must demonstrate ability to travel to client locations.
- 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.
Compensation: $100,000 to $150,855 per year (depending on qualifications)
What We OfferAt Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: 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 and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
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