Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Land Development team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Requirements
- Manages land development civil engineering projects efficiently (meets schedules and budgets)
- Leads land development civil teams to produce civil plan sets.
- Coordinates with Owner/Architect and outside team members to execute projects.
- Effectively manages internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology and hydraulics, etc.) - able to communicate/manage technical details as well as schedules and budgets.
- Implements QA/QC program and ensures compliance within project team.
- Works with City/County staff for approval of project plans.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources through differing project stages.
- Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.
- Effectively manages up to five (5) assigned technical personnel including:
- Assigns and oversees project assignments;
- Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
- Trains staff and promotes professional development;
- Maintains job satisfaction and morale;
- Assists with performance evaluations; and
- Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.
The compensation for this position is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualification. Additionally, this is bonus-eligible position, offering further potential for financial recognition based on performance and company success.
Required Skills:- Demonstrates competence in fundamental civil engineering design principles for land development projects.
- Experienced in cost estimating, bid phase assistance construction administration, and general construction methods.
- Demonstrates proficiency with current computer aided design (CAD/Civil 3D) and production software and ability to learn new versions or new technology.
- 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 project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
- 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:- Minimum of eight (8) years of total experience, with four (4) as a Project Manager (or equivalent).
- Graduate from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Experience or degrees in other disciplines may be substituted at Management's discretion).
- This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States
