Passero Associates’ Albany NY Office has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Project Manager. The candidate we seek has 15+ years of experience and will work on a range of education focused civil/site projects using the latest advancements in industry technology. Projects involve work in the Aviation, K-12 and Site Development markets including master planning, athletics programming, bus/passenger car site circulation, general site layout, stormwater, and utility design. Experience with residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional clients is advantageous. At Passero Associates, we focus on working in a team environment, all while promoting individual responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering / Civil-related field
• Ability to report to the office
• 15+ years of experience in site development; PE required
• Aviation and / or K-12 experience is desirable, not required.
• Construction-level Site, Drainage, and Utility Design experience
• Technical specifications development experience
• Knowledge of SWPPP requirements along with experience in development and implementation
• SEQRA process experience is a plus
• Strong construction administration skills including managing and responding to RFIs, shop drawings, and field review requests
• Skilled in conducting meetings for moderate to large size projects
• Experienced in all project management areas, including proposal development, contract negotiations, project work plan (scope, fees, hours, schedule QA/QC), final agreements/contracts, and project financial tracking
• Skilled in overseeing project submissions and related documents/forms
• Experienced in developing and mentoring a team of junior staff
• Effective communication and technical writing skills
• Valid driver’s license; personal vehicle

• Lead and manage a design team from concept design through construction document development, including the production of drawings, technical specifications, and engineering reports for permit agency (FAA, DOT) approval, bidding, and construction.
• Collaborate with client to develop a multi-year CIP for our airport clients.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, architects, and planners to plan, design, and oversee construction of a variety of capital improvement projects.Act as the client’s representative, coordinating and leading meetings with governing agencies for small- and large-scale projects, including conducting pre
• -bid, bid openings, pre-construction, construction progress, final inspection, and project closeout meetings.
• Coordinate the project bid process, including preparation of bid tabulations and award recommendation letters.
• Provide construction administration services, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to contractor RFIs, reviewing pay applications, and managing construction observation and materials testing team members.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals, negotiate contracts with clients, prepare project work plans, monitor project schedules, prepare monthly invoices, and track project budgets and team performance.
• Provide clear communication with internal and external team members, clients, and governing authorities