Senior Structural Inspection Project Leader

Collins Engineers

City of Watervliet (NY)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

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Job summary

Collins Engineers in New York’s Watervliet office seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for the Structural Inspection Group to lead complex inspection projects and direct teams on-site and in the field. You will manage client relations, budgets, schedules, and compliance while driving safety and quality across multiple engagements.

The role offers local travel, growth opportunities, and a dynamic environment with a long history of technical excellence in inspection techniques.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
A minimum of 12 years of bridge or ancillary structure inspection experience.
5 years or more of progressive experience in project management.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
Must have passed the NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course (130055 OR 130056).
Valid driver’s license.
Maintains competency in and serves as major firm resource in field of expertise.

Responsibilities

Serves as project manager on complex projects and as designated client contact.
Provides leadership on multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
Manages and provides leadership on inspection projects, including: proposal preparation, project budgets, schedules, quality, profitability.
Assist in ensuring that external client focus is top priority of the region and those systems, processes, and activities that focus on the client at all levels of the region are implemented.
Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
Prepares agreements and contracts, sets project goals, fees, schedule, budget, and staffing needs.
Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
Maintains understanding of project financials; reviews schedules, deadlines and budgets to ensure profitability.
Ensures accurate client billings, reviews invoices, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable.
Assists the Regional Manager in Business Development efforts.
Leads the pursuit process, including proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, contract negotiations, project planning, and project quality.
Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
Provides leadership to project teams and support staff.
Serves as a mentor for other Project Managers and technical staff.
Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
Ensures staff training in health and safety procedures.