Senior Project Manager

DBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Houston is hiring a Senior Project Manager for Higher Education projects. The ideal candidate will oversee project executions, ensuring profitability while maintaining quality and client satisfaction. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering with relevant experience in HVAC or plumbing. Strong project management skills and client relations are essential. This role may also involve mentoring junior team members and ensuring adherence to project timelines and standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management with a strong record in managing budgets and timelines.
• Excellent client relationship management skills, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Experience in mentoring and training other project managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of projects ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.
• Oversee the proposal management process and assist in client tracking activities.
• Ensure all project documents are accurate and timely submitted.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Business Development

Engineering Oversight

Team Mentorship

Education

4 years of experience as a Project Manager

College degree in mechanical/electrical/architectural engineering

5 years of experience in HVAC/building electrical/plumbing/fire protection

10 years qualified experience without a degree

Job description

Hiring a Senior Project Manager - Higher Education in Houston

Accountability

Responsible for the profitability and successful execution of projects including the quality of work performed, client service, business development, utilization of staff, reputation of the firm, contract management, billing and project profitability. Must maintain a satisfactory client relationship and must be able to relate to clients in a mature, thoughtful, professional and pleasant manner.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Partner’s and other Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to assess targeted market potential, and to select target clients that fulfill the marketing plan and budget.
• Assist in providing oversight of client/proposal tracking activities; management and review of Requests For Proposal’s (RFP’s), Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) and proposals.
• Works with all involved disciplines, prepares estimated labor requirements, schedules and other pertinent data; participates with Partner in Charge in preparing fee proposals, conducting fee negotiations, preparing contractual agreement; and is sufficiently familiar with all agreements between firm and client to effectively manage the project in a professional and economic manner.
• Ascertain that code checks are made and zoning status is acceptable and coordinates with proper building officials.
• Reviews the documents prior to timely submission of documents to the client for in-house and client “milestone” progress reviews to ensure all documents are in place and submitted to the client.
• Provides engineering oversight on all engineering disciplines involved in the project. Provides corrective instruction to design staff on engineering issues.
• Participates in design to a limited extent in order to complete the project on time and within budget.
• Ensures that the project, from original authorization through studies and reports, design, construction and post-construction, meets all requirements of the client and approving agencies and standards of quality of the firm.
• Ensures that all services provided are accurate and appropriate and that charges against projects are reasonable.
• Maintain adequate records, memos of conversations, and similar documentation in the file.
• Take necessary administrative action in coordination with the Partner in Charge to assure proper invoicing for services performed.
• Assists in the collection of past due accounts.
• Participate in Evaluation process of team members.
• May coordinate, manage and provide oversight of other project managers and teams on various projects due to project size and current workloads from major clients.
• Assist in the mentorship and training of other project managers.
• Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Continue learning process by attending seminars and continuing education opportunities.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Education & Experience

• 4 years of experience as a Project Manager, plus a college degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering with an emphasis in HVAC, building electrical, or plumbing, or fire protection with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a minimum of 10 years qualified experience without a degree.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.