Westwood Professional Services

Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services • $90K — $120K *
Minneapolis, MN 55407In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) or eligible to obtain within 6 months
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in design
  • Demonstrated ability to manage design projects profitably
  • Extensive knowledge of geometric design and related elements

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design and delivery of projects profitably
  • Oversee technical aspects of various projects
  • Supervise engineers and technical support personnel
  • Develop project work plans and budget projections
  • Prepare and coordinate schedules for multiple projects
  • Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
  • Lead business development activities and client engagement

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Travel opportunities to project sites and other offices
  • Potential for career advancement in a growing firm
  • Supportive company culture with a focus on values and professionalism
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of civil engineering design and project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and growth of a team.

Requirements

  • Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
  • Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
  • Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
  • Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
  • Review, interpret and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
  • Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
  • Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
  • Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
  • Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
  • Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
  • Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
  • Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
  • Write proposals and participate and/or lead interviews
  • Grow, mentor and train staff
  • Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
  • Lead business development activities
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions
  • Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
  • Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism


Required Skills:
  • Outgoing, friendly, approachable
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
  • Understanding of alternative delivery methods
  • Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
  • Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
  • General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
  • Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
  • Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
  • Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
  • Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
  • Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
  • Ability to coach and motivate others


Qualifications:
  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in State (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in design
  • This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States


About Westwood Professional Services

Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
Learn more about Westwood Professional Services
Size
500 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1972
* Ladders Estimates

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