Project Manager

RWDI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation

Group health benefits

401K matching

Learning spending account

Fitness spending account

Job summary

RWDI in Emeryville, CA is seeking a strategic Project Manager to identify and win new engineering consulting opportunities, lead multidisciplinary teams, and oversee execution from concept to delivery.

You will manage client relationships, prepare proposals for public and private RFPs, coordinate a team of RWDI consultants, and ensure on-time, quality outcomes while tracking project finances and expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and project management within the engineering consulting sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Understanding of building design and construction process, codes, standards, and protocols.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to clients effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, negotiating, and facilitating new business.
• Creating proposals including scope, fees, and qualifications for RFPs.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients.
• Leading RWDI consultants to meet project objectives.
• Ensuring on-time, quality delivery and meeting client expectations.
• Managing project finances, invoices, and receivables.
• Ensuring Quality Assurance aligns with standards.
• Tracking industry developments to deliver innovative services.
• Preparing and delivering presentations at meetings and industry events.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Client relationships

Communication of technical concepts

Team leadership

Time management

Travel willingness

Negotiation

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Project Delivery - Zone 4

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Emeryville, CA

Reporting To: Greg Thompson

Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities within the engineering consulting sector. This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully managing and closing projects, coupled with a strong aptitude for cultivating and maintaining client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Responsible for effectively sourcing, negotiating, and facilitating new business.
• Proposal and Contract Management: Creating and delivering proposals inclusive of scope, fees, and qualifications for public and client RFPs.
• Client Relationship Management: Responsible for developing strong working relationships with clients.
• Project Oversight: Assembling and guiding a team of RWDI consultants toward meeting project objectives by overseeing the preparation of documentation developed by the technical team.
• Project Performance: Accountable for project performance, on-time and quality delivery, and ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Financial Management: Manage financial activities of the project including tracking revenue, issuing invoices, and recovering receivables.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that Quality Assurances are completed, recorded, and meet company standards and project scope.
• Innovation: Track industry developments and innovations to ensure that RWDI continuously delivers relevant services and new and innovative deliverables.
• Presentations and Conferences: Regularly develop and deliver presentations at project meetings/workshops and industry events.

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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications (If you possess 80% of the qualifications listed, please apply since you may have additional skills that would align well with this role):

• Proven experience in business development and project management within the engineering consulting sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Understanding of building design and construction process, codes, standards, and protocols.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to clients effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Job Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000.00 -$140,000.00
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Paid Vacation
• Group Health Benefits
• 401K Matching
• Learning Spending Account
• Fitness Spending Account

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.