Civil Project Manager - Construction & Land Development - Merrick & Company

OVERVIEW:

Merrick is seeking a Land Development and Construction Project Manager to manage the development and implementation of a business plan (and associated client relations) for strategic Consulting and District Engineering services. Consulting and District Engineering Services fill a program management/staff augmentation role for Title 32 Districts who are in the planning, financing, design, construction, and commissioning phases of new Title 32 District creation.

 

Typical salary range for this position is $145,000.00 - $180,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manages the following tasks:
  • Development of the strategic plan, goals, and objectives of the business each fiscal year along with the Subsector Leader, other Group Leads, and Practice Building colleagues.
  • Uses market research and other appropriate information to identify potential opportunities (as determined by the established strategic plan).
• Demonstrates ability to orchestrate others to manage and report on multiple tasks and projects at various stages of completion and complexity.
• Communicates and coordinates with both internal and external project and client stakeholders as required for successful project execution.
• Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and business ethics.
  • Maintains client relationships during project delivery and participates in the Merrick client satisfaction survey program.
  • Develops a network of potential teaming partners in design, construction, and consultant industries.
  • Prepares proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects/programs.
• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language (i.e.,give effective presentations at conferences, during strategic planning, and ensure clear communication with team members)
• Develops relationships with key client decision makers.
• Leads project meetings with clients and represents Merrick in communications pertaining to projects and tasks.
• Becomes familiar with Merrick’s Team’s service lines and key personnel capabilities. Be able to identify skillsets of each member and where they fit into the strategic plan to win projects.
• Manages the creation of and helps sustains a diverse and inclusive team culture through strategic hiring and identifying what skills are needed to complement the existing team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Colorado or capable of registration within six months of appointment.
• Bachelor of Sciences / Civil or Environmental Engineering degree from an A.B.E.T. accredited school is required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrated successful experience in relevant market sector projects and cross-functional skills needed to grow new business. Twelve (12) years minimum desired.
  • Expanded familiarity with the Title 32 District or Land Development Construction market and key competitors' service offerings.
  • Expanded ability to identify and counter competitors service offerings with internal offerings.
• Clients: Demonstrated positive direct interaction with Title 32 District or Land Development clients and potential clients from multiple departments in a land development organization on a regular basis.
• Construction Program and Funding Reimbursement Program Management: Demonstrated ability to orchestrate a construction management services team to advertise, award, observe, and validate funding reimbursements for more than 20 concurrent construction projects.  Most projects focus on constructing critical public infrastructure for large (1000+ acre) land development programs.
• Scale of Project Load: Must be relied upon to advance relationships with multiple functional teams, business partners, or project delivery teams. Has demonstrated an ability to both grow new and expand existing relationships across multiple functional teams while also occasionally assisting in production tasks. Demonstrates high efficiencies in leveraging multiple project execution team(s) or identifying key hires to handle project load.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.

Technical Expectations:

• Experience with planning, permitting, financing, designing, constructing, commissioning, and seeking obtaining funding reimbursement for critical public infrastructure for large (1000+ acre) land development programs.
• Increasing familiarity with the technical requirements of Team projects, their cost and the processes involved in their design.
• Must be capable of performing independent planning and design tasks, orchestrating deliverables for multiple clients, reviewing the designs of others, preparing construction documents, and managing the successful delivery of assigned projects for multiple clients.
• Keeps multiple project teams informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practice in service of targeted client(s).

Professional Activities

• Participates in and orchestrates client or community events.
• Participates in conferences and local chapters of National professional associations (e.g., Special District’s Association (SDA) of Colorado, AWWA and WEF), and other external organizations to develop a network of business contacts important to key clients.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in engineering is preferred, but not a requirement if successful project experience is demonstrated.

PERKS:

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions