Project Manager - Engineering

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, CA is seeking a Project Manager to identify, pursue, and secure new business within the engineering consulting sector. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with a focus on client satisfaction.

Reporting to the Director, you will manage proposals, contracts, and client relationships, with travel as needed. The role emphasizes strategic business development and robust project oversight to achieve targets.

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, construction processes, codes, and standards.
• Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships and communicate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Business development: source, negotiate, and facilitate new business.
• Proposal and contract management: create and deliver proposals for public and client RFPs.
• Client relationship management: develop strong working relationships with clients.
• Project oversight: guide a team toward meeting objectives and review technical documentation.
• Project performance: ensure on-time, quality delivery and meet client expectations.
• Financial management: track revenue, issue invoices, and manage receivables.
• Quality assurance: ensure QA processes meet standards and scope.
• Innovation: track industry developments to deliver relevant services and new deliverables.
• Presentations and conferences: develop and deliver presentations at meetings and events.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Department: Project Delivery - Zone 4

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Reporting To: Greg Thompson

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

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.

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

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.