Project Manager – Federal

Responsibilities

• Identifies project related risks and proactively plans for their mitigation
• Coordinates with the project team discipline leaders regarding fee preparation
• Prepares fee proposals
• Prepares and negotiates client and subcontractor contracts
• Develops schedules and project plans
• Communicates relevant information with the project team
• Monitors the project team’s progress against plan
• Ensures all project deliverables go through a detailed technical QA/QC review
• Monitors subconsultant work progress against contract
• Maintains frequent contact with the client
• Identifies changes in scope to prepare and coordinate requests for additional services
• Fosters positive relations with clients, subcontractors, and contractors
• Resolves project related disputes in a prompt, professional manner
• Coordinates project billing with the accounting department
• Monitors the collection of fees from clients.
• Provides feedback to the Director of Operations regarding performance and work quality of project teammates
• Leads project kick off and regular project team meetings
• Establishes project scope with the client and attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development

Qualifications

• 10 + years industry experience
• Proficiency with Deltek Vision, Bluebeam, and MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Experience leading large and small user groups through a project design process
• Working knowledge of current construction materials and methods and variety of project delivery and contracting processe
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience with delivery of Federal projects is a plus
• Experience with design-build delivery is a plus

General Characteristics

• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to a number of concurrent projects in various stages
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals throughout the organization with a strong team-oriented approach
• Exceptional client management, customer service orientation, writing and presentation skills
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making skills