Civil Engineer Project Manager - Transportation

at  Dibble Engineering

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for winning work and overall management of projects. The Project Manager is accountable for project performance, ensuring quality control on deliverables, and maintaining client relationships. This role works with new and existing clients and provides direction and guidance to project engineers and transportation staff. This role reports to the Arizona Transportation Group Leader.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Coordinate all project participants, including clients, owners, design teams, internal staff, and all other necessary resources.
• Actively pursue marketing and business development opportunities while building new and maintaining existing client relationships.
• Prepare and participate in project statement of qualifications and interviews.
• Assemble project teams (subconsultants, internal staff) for pursuits.
• Prepare and negotiate scopes of work, schedules, and fee proposals.
• Set up accounting and budget tracking for new projects.
• Prepare and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare project billing/invoices and follow up with clients to ensure timely receipt of payment.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control for project deliverables.
• Represent the Company at industry events and conferences.
• Participate in the execution of Company strategic initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and have a strong commitment to the values of the Company. This role will have the ability to participate in complex and high value projects, manage multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality, make sound decisions for the benefit of the Company, and be able to consistently meet project deadlines while always maintaining a high level of quality.

• Desire and ability to win work within the transportation market.
• Ability to manage complex, high value projects.
• Provide leadership and mentoring of transportation staff.
• Understanding of available resources and the ability to efficiently manage those resources.
• Understanding of project budgeting and ability to meet Company performance goals.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the project team including technicians, engineers, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Ability to effectively communicate project and billing status and needs with the client.
• Proven negotiating skills and the ability to successfully negotiate acceptable contracts.
• Potential to grow into higher level leadership positions within the Company/ Business Unit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, from an accredited college.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona OR be able to obtain an Arizona PE license within 6 months of employment.
• Over 10 years of engineering and project management experience combined.
• Experience working in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Experience with public works projects.
• Established client relationships within the state of Arizona is preferred.
  LOCATION: This opportunity is in our Phoenix office location
  COMPENSATION: Salary depends on level of skills and experience

• Desire and ability to win work within the transportation market.
• Ability to manage complex, high value projects.
• Provide leadership and mentoring of transportation staff.
• Understanding of available resources and the ability to efficiently manage those resources.
• Understanding of project budgeting and ability to meet Company performance goals.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the project team including technicians, engineers, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Ability to effectively communicate project and billing status and needs with the client.
• Proven negotiating skills and the ability to successfully negotiate acceptable contracts.
• Potential to grow into higher level leadership positions within the Company/ Business Unit