Senior Project Manager

Are you a Senior Project Manager looking to join one of the top companies in the engineering and architecture consulting industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in project management, design, and project development?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Austin, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Client is looking for a talented engineer who is looking for the opportunity to work on exciting projects in our design centers.
• Client is looking for a Project Manager to manage and take primary control of Department of Transportation projects.
• You will be a part of a large and experienced transportation team and contribute to transportation designs and mentoring of less seasoned staff members as we continue our growth.
• Responsibilities include managing, controlling, and monitoring all aspects of the project; technical leadership; quality assurance; and client coordination.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of the project to ensure that goals or objectives of these projects are accomplished within prescribed funding and schedule parameters.
• Prepare proposals, fee justifications, and contracts for each project in conjunction with the Team Leader, Group Leader, and Principal-in-Charge.
• Establish a project work plan for each project which includes essential elements of the project with major milestones and potential roadblocks, the project schedule, and the financial plan that includes the project budget, a man-hour utilization forecast, and a billing forecast.
• Monitor and control the project financial plan, review project cost sheets, and prepare monthly invoices for each project.
• Prepare monthly cost/profit analysis and billing projections for each project.
• Coordinate with the Team Leader and other project managers for allocation of personnel to staff each project.
• Coordinate each project with other department's schedules through the Team Leader and Group Leader.
• Ensure productivity and cooperation among the project team.
• Coordinate each project with subconsultant's work schedules.
• Aggressively seek additional compensation for work outside the original scope of each project.
• Prepare contract amendments as necessary.
• Serve as representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings, and prepare documentation of items discussed.
• Perform an in depth review of all the essential elements of each project and update the project work plan near the completion of each major milestone.
• Maintain design book and correspondence file for each project.
• Monitor electronic file and plan organization and archiving.
• Direct and coordinate activities of design engineers and technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Mentor and provide direct hands-on assistance when teaching new design elements, oral and writing skills to design engineers and technicians
• Identify project roadblocks and obtain assistance in resolving them
• Stay current with design manuals and project development procedures
• Attend seminars and continuing education to enhance skills in relevant disciplines
• Supervise the work of all project personnel to ensure that each project meets the highest professional standards, follows the established quality assurance plan, and maintains the established budget and schedule
• Review the final design drawings and computations prepared by design engineers and technicians for completeness and accuracy prior to every submittal
• Review work that is performed by other departments and subconsultants to insure satisfactory performance
• Respond to construction-related problems as quickly as possible
• Maintain positive relationships with clients to resolve all project questions such as project scope, design exceptions, project development process, schedule, extra work, and billings
• Be responsive to all client requests
• Look for new opportunities with existing clients
• Provide support for business development sales force

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $110K - $130K / year

Hours: 40 hrs/week

Length: Direct Placement

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management, design, and project development.

Preferred Skills:

• Self-motivated with a strong technical background.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential for client interaction and career advancement.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.