Project Manager - Engineering

Newson Brown Acoustics LLC, now 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 Los Angeles is seeking a Project Manager to identify, pursue, and secure new business in the engineering consulting sector. You will guide projects from proposal through delivery, build client relationships, and lead a team of consultants to meet objectives.

The role requires a strategic mindset, proven BD and PM experience, and ability to communicate technical concepts to clients. Travel as needed and a strong focus on quality, on-time delivery, and financial stewardship.

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 processes, codes, standards, and protocols.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to clients effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and facilitate new business.
• Create and deliver proposals including scope, fees, and qualifications for RFPs.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients.
• Oversee a team of RWDI consultants to meet project objectives and supervise documentation.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery and that client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Manage project finances including tracking revenue, invoicing, and receivables.
• Ensure quality assurances are completed and meet company standards and project scope.
• Track industry developments to deliver innovative services and outputs.
• Develop and deliver presentations at project meetings and industry events.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Client Relations

Engineering Knowledge

Proposal & Negotiation

Communication Skills

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Department Project Delivery - Zone 4 Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Los Angeles, CA Workplace type Onsite Compensation $100,000 - $140,000 / year Reporting To Greg Thompson

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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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

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

About RWDI

RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects - enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we’re a truly global company. For more information, visit rwdi.com and connect on LinkedIn.