Project Manager, Ports & Harbors - Chadds Ford, PA - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Manager, Ports & Harbors to join our team in Chadds Ford, PA.

 

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

Execute assigned waterfront and heavy industrial projects in a timely manner within the allocated budget through administration, technical and management techniques.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Work closely with the Branch Manager or Business Unit leader to manage an engineering team in the office.
• Responsible for management of daily plan production of team, schedule, budget, quality control/assurance, collections, and opportunities.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients. 
• Assist in developing processes and provide input on achieving company and office operational excellence while growing region and office.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.

Do the Work

• Work with and lead a group of talented engineers and designers in waterfront and heavy industrial structural projects, including assigning and reviewing work, finalizing scope, preparing bid summaries, project budgets and cost estimates.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the latest AISC, ACI, ASCE and AWS codes and standards.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of STAAD Pro or equivalent structural analysis tool, and field construction operations to develop practical designs.
• Direct and perform field structural investigations including underwater inspections with assistance from divers and develop technical reports.
• With assistance of field engineers, provide engineering support and construction monitoring services.
• Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specification, plans, estimates and reports for projects.
• Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
• Responsible for the monitoring and management of work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts.
• Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Maintain close relationships with clients to resolve all project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
• Assist with marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Assist team leader in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
• Liaise with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects.
• Perform daily review of project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design and construction issues including detailed design work, detailed review of design computations done by others, general coordination of design and construction projects, and guiding field engineers during construction.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high quality standards.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• Master's degree in civil engineering with emphasis on structural and geotechnical engineering coursework preferred.
• Ten or more (10+) years of industry experience required. Experience in waterfront, heavy industrial, deep foundation, or bridge design is preferred. Strong structural design background is required.
• P.E. certification is required.
• Working knowledge of ASCE, AISC, ACI, AWS, and other relevant marine, port, and coastal construction and structural design codes, standards, regulations, and compliance practices required.
• Strong understanding of computer applications and engineering design software such as STAAD Pro, Revit, AutoCAD, or equivalent structural analysis tool as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully complete motor vehicle records check OR a reliable form of transportation to/from office and/or project site preferred.
• Successful completion of background check, safety training, non-DOT pre-employment and random post-employment drug screening.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Frequent local travel to and/or work in an outdoor environment which may include being on watercraft, adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer:

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.