Project Manager – Transportation (Kansas City)

Description

The Project Manager will lead and motivate a team in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, risk, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute Design-Only, Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. The Project Manager leads projects from inception to completion and may perform the role of EPC Project Manager or Program Manager, as well as provide guidance to others performing these roles as required by the specific project. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project execution and successful completion of projects on time and within budget. Our Kansas City, MO regional office is seeking to hire a Project Manager within our growing Transportation Global Practice to support highway and municipal roadway projects.

• Provide leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Lead the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents.
• Candidate will be someone with excellent client interaction skills and relationships who can manage and lead design team specializing in final design delivery but experience and a comfort level with planning and studies also preferred.
• Candidate will be someone with excellent client interaction skills and relationships who can manage and lead design teams specializing in final design delivery but experience and a comfort level with planning and studies also preferred.
• Candidate will have experience successfully delivering projects for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Transportation and other major clients in the Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas area.
• In this position, you will be a key part of a seller/doer team and manage all aspects of engineering projects from business development, scope and fee development, staffing plan development, project oversight, quality management and financial performance responsibilities.
• Typical projects include highway expansion, capacity improvements and municipal roadway projects. Experience in alternate delivery / design-build is a plus but not required
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
• Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.
• Manage and approve internal and external reports, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership as required.
• Manage project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Monitor progress on projects and provide input into areas of concern and direction or redirection to enhance achievement of project schedules, productivity of goals, budgets, quality, and overall profitability of the project.
• Responsible for managing contract closeout activities.
• Responsible for generating new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing client relationships.
• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience required
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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