Senior Project Manager

One E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA Req #250

Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees. Where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Where employees are tasked to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Welcome to Manhard Consulting! We see problems as an opportunity for creativity, and we are looking for problem solvers to join our dynamic team. Our firm is organized into small teams to give you a strong sense of accountability and to achieve great results.

Job Summary:

This position will manage commercial, industrial, and institutional project design teams and coordinate technical tasks including, but not limited to: conceptual site layout, utility design; roadway design; site grading design; storm drain design; storm water management design; water and sanitary sewer main design; soil erosion and sedimentation control design; floodplain studies; permitting and entitlement support; preparation of engineer’s opinions of probable cost; preparation of proposals; and invoicing for engineering services.

Accountability and Duties:

1. Review engineering plans and specifications with respect to conformance to design standards and general engineering practice; preparation of design standards, and training and mentoring QA/QC staff.
2. Mentors and trains staff & key associates.
3. Coordinates production of final construction drawings and specifications.
4. Prepares and reviews engineer’s opinions of probable cost.
5. Coordinates permits and approvals for applicable municipal agencies.
6. Prepares and reviews design calculations.
7. Prepares proposals for engineering services.
8. Ensures proposal protocol is followed.
9. Ensures timesheets are submitted on time.
10. Delegates specific project components to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Staff Engineers for completion.
11. Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
12. Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects for self, team members, and subordinates.
13. Maintains a good relationship with clients.
14. Participates in business development activities including: maintaining and expanding existing clients, and increasing service offerings as well as identifying new business opportunities.
15. Professionally represents the firm at client & municipal meetings/hearings.
16. Prepares and monitors project budgets, billing, and assists with A/R.
17. Keeps supervisor informed of work load and any changes in project scope or additional services.
18. Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a weekly basis.
19. Mentors and assists with training of Project Engineers and Staff Engineers.
20. Assists with the evaluation and development of engineering staff.

Qualification Requirements:

Registered professional engineer with ten years design experience in residential, commercial, or industrial land development projects.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Excellent oral and technical written communication skills for client contact.
2. Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
3. Ability to work independently and part of a team.
4. Ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
5. Ability to design/engineer moderately difficult engineering projects.
6. Ability to make independent decisions within a general framework.
7. Available to work nights and weekends to complete a project as necessary.
8. Proficient in MS Office.
9. Must be fluent in the English language.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.

Employer’s Disclaimer:

1. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.
2. The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
3. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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Manhard Consulting is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent our culture and achievements.