Overview
Civil Project Manager I or II - $5K Sign-On Bonus
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Position summary: Join Cranston, an HFW partner firm, as Project Manager I or II. In this dynamic role, you will lead a design team, overseeing all aspects of project management from pursuing new opportunities to ensuring project delivery is on time and on budget. You will be responsible for proposal preparation, project staffing, and maintaining strong client relationships. Your expertise will guide the execution of project schedules, scopes, and budgets, while ensuring quality control and compliance with corporate policies. Additionally, you will play a key role in business development, identifying new clients, and fostering a cohesive team environment. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering successful projects and driving our firm's growth and reputation.
Hybrid position: 4 days per week in Cranston office location. Locations include Cranston, Augusta (GA), Charleston (SC), Aiken (SC), Bluffton (SC).
Perks and Benefits
- $5K Sign-on Bonus
- Bi-Annual Profit/Bonus Distributions
- 401(k) Contribution Match: 4%
- Entrepreneurial Culture: Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and offers growth opportunities for driven professionals.
- Collaborative Learning & Career Development: Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that promotes multi-disciplinary learning and provides ample career advancement opportunities.
Company Overview
Cranston, a proud member of the HFW Companies network, has been a cornerstone in civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and surveying sectors for over half a century. Our expertise spans across municipal, private development, transportation, and water resource projects. We are dedicated to making communities safer, healthier, more accessible, and sustainable. We work closely with our clients to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Our mission is to empower communities to thrive through diverse expertise and a collaborative culture that values trust, respect, and innovation.
Cranston Core values
- Collaboration
- Relationships
- Problem-solving
- Drive for excellence
- Entrepreneurial spirit
Essential Responsibilities
- Serve as Senior Technical Advisor and Subject Matter Expert.
- Identify new markets and clients to bring in new projects, while maintaining positive relationships with existing clients.
- Prepare proposals and qualification statements, including estimates and presentations.
- Prepare project schedules, scopes, and budgets, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
- Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets and prepare Project Planning Worksheets.
- Determine project makeup and assign workloads.
- Conduct project kick-off meetings to communicate and obtain agreement on project schedules.
- Monitor and follow up on client invoices and payments.
- Oversee the design phase, including conducting design review meetings and providing progress reports.
- Manage participation in the bidding phase and coordinate responses to contractor questions.
- Manage the construction phase according to contract requirements.
- Respond promptly to requests for information or problems, maintaining good communication.
- Ensure quality control procedures are implemented and maintained.
- Provide guidance and training to technical support personnel.
- Coordinate with other groups for project support.
- Ensure project correspondence and design documentation are kept orderly and complete.
- Properly close out projects in accordance with established procedures.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Experience: 8+ years of engineering design consulting experience and 3-5 years of project management experience.
- Skills: Strong supervisory skills, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and exceptional project management abilities.
- Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and technical software.
- Licenses: Valid Driver’s License.
Education And Experience
- Degree: BS in Civil Engineering or a technical equivalent.
- Certification: Professional Engineering License
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