Project Manager

Summary/Objective

Manages all aspects of complex projects from Initiation to Closing.

Tasks

1. Handles project execution from initiation to closing stage with all aspects of project.

2. Back supports Project Managers when needed.

3. Ensures specs of items required in projects are correct.

4. As the point of contact on assigned projects, performs a variety of highly skilled duties such as: assembling, coordinating and managing multidisciplinary technical review teams.

5. Facilitates and troubleshoots the myriad of problems associated with developing complex systems or with coordinating, developing, and designing projects.

6. Provides highly skilled technical and management advice and assistance to department management and personnel.

7. Responds to inquiries about projects.

8. Chairs various project review and pre-submittal meetings.

9. Establishes and maintains liaison as required with boards, committees and commissions.

10. Assists in developing departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

11. Performs project design for civil engineering projects.

12. Coordinates schedules of staff and other interested parties.

13. Coordinates with the Technical Manager and Operations Manager in regards to the design of the project and the resources (time, and material deliverables) needed.

14. Creates a detailed implementation plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.

15. Develops a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.

16. Manages day-to-day activities at the project site which includes engineers, technicians and sub-contractors.

17. Monitors the progress of projects and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion of the project.

18. Effectively enforces company’s methodology on project implementation that complies with the project standards.

19. Must be able to adjust with respect to project risks such as delays which result in additional costs, and providing revised project plans accordingly.

20. Ensures project safety in line with company’s policy of a safe and healthy work place.

21. Ensures proper project documentation in which documents are properly labeled, updated and filed.

22. Facilitates project meetings (team and client) regularly which must to be conducted weekly and monthly.

23. Provides detailed project reports showing accomplishments against actual target to the superiors (Technical Manager, Operations Manager and Management if necessary).

24. Delivers informative project information as well as organized project presentations.

25. Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and corporate news.

26. Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion manner.

27. Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.

28. Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.

29. Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.

30. Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures at the company.

Technical Understanding

1. Possesses general understanding in the areas of application, installation, programming, database, system design, and security infrastructure.

2. Understands server/client security system architectures including IT infrastructure such as but not limited to Internet, Intranet and Extranet.

3. Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities and systems provided.

4. Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

Leadership

1. Challenges others to develop as team leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.

2. Provides an in-house training of the software and hardware to be used in projects.

3. Manages the team development by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each member’s career interests.

4. Inspires co-workers to attain goals and pursue excellence.

5. Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.

6. Manages the process of innovative change effectively.

7. Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

8. Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

9. Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.

10. Manages and ensures that teamwork is being carried efficiently and effectively with minimum delays and obstacles.

11. Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.

12. Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.

13. Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.

14. Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members including creating a project’s knowledge base.

15. Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.

16. Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.

17. Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels.

18. Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by the company.

Client Management

1. Manages daily client interaction including consultant, product vendors and sub-contractors.

2. Sets and manages client expectations.

3. Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.

4. Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.

5. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

6. Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

7. Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.

Competencies

1. Project Management

2. Technical Capacity

3. Communication Proficiency

4. Problem Solving/Analysis

5. Leadership Skills

6. Positive Attitude

7. Interpersonal Skills

8. Technological skills

9. Ethical

10. Patience

11. Business Acumen

12. Flexible

13. Thoroughness

Work Location: In person