Job Details

Environmental Design Group is seeking a qualified project manager looking for an opportunity to pursue, plan, and manage projects for our Construction Management Client Service Group. The project manager will manage a team of engineers and technicians conducting construction inspections and documenting construction activities. Projects may include construction administration, construction oversight, dispute resolution, documentation and quality control, pre-construction services, and stakeholder communication. This position will provide both technical and client management project leadership. This role consists of participating in a growing team and will include opportunities to mentor junior staff. The project manager will manage both public and private sector projects. Responsibilities will consist of managing, controlling, and monitoring all aspects of the project, reducing risks to the firm and its clients, and interacting with clients to deliver projects.

This position will report directly to the Director of Construction Management.

As a Project Manager at Environmental Design Group, you will:

• Supervise associates directly or indirectly and provide ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Review, mentor, develop, and manage associates' performance in terms of project goals and company expectations.
• Manage all activities for assigned projects, including scheduling work and project budgets, directing associates and sub-consultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
• Report project budget variances to the Director and a plan to bring the project back into compliance.
• Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
• Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and other outside groups.
• Make formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare proposals/contracts and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables, and scope based on client dialogue and project understanding.
• Identify potential funding sources.
• Identify project risks and monitor/mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and implement associate programs that foster a positive work environment and help develop each associate to their fullest potential.
• Demonstrate a passion for client service and relationship building with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and teams within our organization.
• Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Identify future projects/opportunities, services, and client needs.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and technical conferences for business development purposes.
• Adhere to the Company's QA/QC Performance Standards.
• Experience managing multiple types of construction projects is a plus.
• Experience in vertical construction is a plus.
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned for the organization's best interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to become prequalified as a CE-2 with the Ohio Department of Transportation a plus.
• 10+ years of related experience are preferred.
• 7+ years of supervisory experience are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills are required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time regular position.

Travel

A willingness to travel locally as needed is required for this position.

If necessary to drive for a company purpose, you must have a valid driver's license and possess a driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the Company's standard vehicle insurance and general comprehensive liability insurance without additional costs to the Company.

Professional Development and Leadership Expectations

This position may directly and indirectly supervise employees. Environmental Design Group is a teaching organization, and all leaders within the Company are expected to pursue personal development opportunities for themselves and promote development opportunities for their teams. A Project Manager should demonstrate Core Values and promote a positive company culture. As leaders in the Company, project managers are expected to model appropriate behavior and lead by example.

Environmental Design Group is an equal opportunity employer.