Aviation Technologies - Project Manager - Introba

Introba is the union of Integral Group, a global network of deep green engineers and consultants and Ross & Baruzzini, a technology, consulting, and engineering firm.

Together as Introba, the organization provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.

The Project Manager role requires 7-15 years of technology consulting and project management experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility in an AEC and IT environment with at least 5 years of hands-on, production, project management, and client facing experience in our primary market sectors.

The Project Manager leads and manages customer engagements and is responsible for the successful execution of all aspects of the company’s project delivery process including: customer satisfaction, profitability, scope definition, contract negotiation, scheduling, billing and accounts receivable management. This may also include managing one or more direct reports, other team members, and external team members. A key aspect of this role includes participation in sales and marketing efforts including: ongoing client engagement and management, proposal preparation, shortlist interviews, and attendance at trade shows/conferences.

Project Management

• Forecast revenue monthly and manage projects to forecast
• Develop and maintain project schedules, and manage project scope of work
• Plan resources (via Deltek Vision Project Planning module)
• Lead project team; establish priorities and assign specific tasks to other designers and consultants
• Monitor project performance to achieve targeted financial/profit objectives
• Support project accounting including revenue recognition, billing, and collections
• Facilitate meetings to collaborate on project design, documents, schematics, construction, timelines, budgets, etc.
• Gather appropriate information and coordinate with all necessary parties

Customer Relationship Management

• Initiate relationship with clients and serve as primary client point of contact, and set and manage expectations
• Define channels of communication and provide frequent updates; keep customer and other project stakeholders apprised of progress and any necessary modifications or delays
• Approach client with a consultative frame of mind, listen and provide valuable information
• Lead project meetings (for more junior level personnel, co-lead with other Sr. Project Managers)
• Routinely seek customer feedback, respond to and resolve issues as they arise

Consulting / Design/ Implementation Phase

• Develop programmatic reports, sketches and budgets to communicate recommendations to clients in a manufacturer-neutral, iterative fashion
• Develop project budget; track and manage the project budget for duration of project
• Assist the customer in selecting a procurement method
• Plan and lead project meetings; establish meeting agendas; document meeting minutes
• Maintain action item and issues log, as well as overall project schedule
• Participate in vendor interviews, and assist with contractor and vendor negotiations
• Oversee construction phases and conduct periodic site visits to ensure contractors adhere to design intent, specifications, quality and objectives
• Approve contractor payment requests
• Develop and manage punch lists for each system
• Develop transition and move plans
• Manage the integrations of various systems between the end users and the supplying vendors
• Track and manage close out activities and documentation

Sales & Marketing

• Develop project leads and referrals through personal networking and participation in industry organizations
• Strategically manage existing client relationships
• Participate in proposal preparation and “short list” interviews
• Participate in company sales and marketing meetings and other planning efforts
• Seek out “value-added” opportunities to promote other consulting services to current clients

Professional Development

• Attend professional developmental seminars and conferences to stay abreast of industry changes and advances
• Provide education and guidance for other staff
• Participate and contribute to meeting company goals

Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Relevant industry certifications that are valuable in this role are strongly preferred, such as PMP.
• Experience with Aviation projects is preferred

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year, accredited university in a technical or management area is required. Master’s Degree in either business or technical area considered a plus.

Professional Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the Architect/Engineer/Contractor (AEC) industry

Software Proficiency Requirements:

In addition to strong personal computer skills including proficiency in MS Windows 10 or higher operating environment, a high level of proficiency and expertise in the following productivity tools is required and expected:

• MS Office Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.
• Scheduling software such as Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam

Miscellaneous:

This position requires out of town travel. This includes both project related travel and other travel such as industry conferences. This travel is typically during the week and 1-3 days in duration. Expect 1 to 2 trips every month on average. Travel is normally domestic however occasional international travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. You should ask your manager about this prior to starting, should you be subject to the current or potential future requirements. 

Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. You should ask your manager about this prior to starting, should you be subject to the current or potential future requirements.