Senior Project Manager

Overview Want to work for a top engineering firm, but still retain that small company feel with a family atmosphere? Collins makes its people and culture a top priority. Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, providing design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. As a mid-size, but growing, multi-disciplined civil engineering and professional services firm, Collins is a great place to work. Large enough to provide a broad range of experiences and exposure to a variety of hands-on projects across multiple functions and business units, but small enough to retain a flexible environment and family atmosphere. Our Fairfax, Virginia office at Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a team-oriented, multifaceted, and self-motivated candidate to fill a critical Senior Project Manager role. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience and a demonstrated ability to create, lead, and manage high-performing teams to successful delivery of projects for our clients. The position is best suited for someone with high delivery capabilities and the ability to understand client needs. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as a team member and across multiple business sectors. The position will report directly to the Regional Manager and be a key member of the Virginia leadership team. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of structural inspection and design projects that include: Inspection of transportation infrastructure including, but not limited to, bridges, tunnels, and ancillary structures as well as waterfront structures Above water bridge inspection including routine and fracture critical bridge inspections and reporting, bridge rehabilitation design, and bridge load ratings Design of bridges, transportation structures, earth retention structures, and waterfront structures Position Description TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices. Oversees the use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. Is active in technical societies. Publishes engineering papers and/or articles. Provides leadership on multiple projects of varying size and complexity. Assists in ensuring that external client focus is top priority of the region and those systems, processes, and activities that focus on the client at all levels of the region are implemented. Prepares agreements and contracts, sets project goals, fees, schedule, budget, and staffing needs. Serves as project manager on complex projects and as designated client contact. Maintains understanding of project financials. Regularly reviews schedules, deadlines, and budgets to ensure profitability. Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects. Ensures accurate client billings, reviews invoices, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable. Assists the Regional Manager in Business Development efforts.  Responsible for assisting in the identifying and cultivating of new businesses and clients. Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients. Leads the pursuit process, including: proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, contract negotiations, project planning, and project quality. Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours. Provides leadership to project teams and support staff. Serves as a mentor for other Project Managers and technical staff  Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety. Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university and 10 years or more progressive experience in project management. Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports. Maintains competency in and serves as major firm resource in field of expertise. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) Valid driver’s license  Additional Information . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  As a federal contractor, Collins Engineers is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  Collins Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer. For more information, please download the below documents:  | | *Note: to enable links and learn more about our benefits and culture, please view this posting on the Collins website at Options Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share Job Software Powered by iCIMS