Project Manager

Burns Engineering, Inc.; Lincoln Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee small to mid-scale projects, primarily in the healthcare sector. This role involves managing client relationships, delegating tasks, and ensuring projects meet their contractual requirements while achieving organizational goals. With a strong emphasis on project management and team leadership, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering along with robust experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of progressive engineering experience.
• Zero to two years managing projects, people, client relationships, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of small to mid-scale engineering projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Delegate project tasks and oversee the team.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

People Management

Business Development

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's (B.S.) in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer License

Job description

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are seeking aProject Manager I in Tampa, FL areato further our growth in the healthcare market in that region.

SUMMARY

The Project Manager I is responsible for the delivery of small to mid-scale engineering projects of low to moderate complexity. The Project Manager I will ensure projects are submitted on time, on budget, and within scope while meeting the project’s contractual requirements and client expectations. The Project Manager I will manage and continuously build existing client relationships to win more project work for the firm.

The Project Manager I will delegate technical project tasks to the team. The Project Manager I’s time will encompass:

• 40% Project Management
• 40% People Management
• 20% Business Development

In general, a Project Manager I will be promoted within three years after consistently achieving annual sales and revenue goals. The Project Manager I will have a span of control of five (5) to six (6) employees.

The Project Manager I will provide project task oversight and guidance to CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Design Associates, and Engineering Associates, Engineers, Engineer II, Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, and Senior Project Engineers to ensure submitted work adheres to the Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) discipline specific policies, procedures, and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Execute and deliver small to mid-scale engineering projects of moderate and large complexity.
• Thoroughly review the project’s contract and scope of work and create a plan to deliver the project on time, on budget, and in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes to avoid project write downs and change orders. (Project write downs not to exceed 3% of net revenue.)
• Create and communicate a resource plan to delegate project tasks to the work team.
• Collaborate with technical leaders to develop innovative design solutions and engineering production methods to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality of project deliverables.
• Complete all Burns BUCE (Burns Unique Client Experience) and QAQC established procedures for all applicable projects.
• Communicate out of scope work to clients to proactively receive change order approvals.
• Sign and seal engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with technical leads to coordinate the work of and review the work products of multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain 30% profit multiplier and 20% sales weighting on projects managed

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationship through proactive and thorough communications and meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Work with clients to keep Accounts Receivable invoices 60 day or less.
• Address client feedback received during client satisfaction surveys
• Secure approval for change orders to avoid project write downs and out of scope work.

People Management

• Attract top talent to grow team and the organization.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads to delegate work to the team.
• Collaborate with employees and technical leads to create ongoing opportunities for professional growth and skill development to support career goals, advancement, and succession plans within the organization.
• Define clear and measurable goals, assess employee performance, and provide feedback and recognition. Complete annual performance reviews.
• Implement strategies and activities to create and support high performing teams.

Business Development

• Execute on assigned annual business plan activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships of existing firm clients.
• Accurately complete thorough assessments to win project work.
• Work with technical leads and the Proposal Team to prepare scopes, budgets, fee schedules, and resource plans for proposals.

Compliance

• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
• Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date.
• Adhere to all Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Partner with Human Resources Business Partner to ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Adhere to all Burns operational and quality policies and procedures.
• Complete special duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's (B.S.) Engineering degree from an accredited University or college.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive engineering experience.
• Minimum of zero to two years of experience managing projects people, client relationships, and business development.
• Registered Professional Engineer License in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm.

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