Sr. Project Manager -#2860.05

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

This position requires strong managerial, business development, relationship building, delegation, and  communication skills with all levels of staff as well as good organizational skills. This position requires the ability to pursue, achieve and complete projects as the Project Manager and/or client manager. This position requires periods of intense concentration as well as average strength and stamina. This position is within a normal office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, fumes, etc., and requires frequent travel. This person should have strong people and team building skills to effectively communicate with clients and other staff. This person should also be highly motivated, organized, and able to interpret technical data and perform technical writing. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in networking within the consultant and client communities

Typical responsibilities include: Operational:

Responsible for project financial performance for one or more projects.

Track monthly workload to coordinate staffing needs with the Area Lead and other Project managers and recommend staff changes as needed

Mentor project managers and staff

Take on project manager assignments including responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and staff management

Review, comment and submit for approval all contracts through internal channels and seek input from Area Lead, as appropriate

Accountable for project team delivery, quality, and schedule adherence

Effectively coordinate activities with the Area Lead

Accountable for personal performance as a Project Manager/Client Manager

Develop and be responsible for project and task pricing

Responsible for project profitability

Responsible for timely invoicing and accounts receivable collections

Recommend training/seminars, memberships, and coordinate with other Area Leads/Senior

Project Managers within the market segment

Responsible for Utilization and Projects in Trouble

Approve time sheets if a supervisor

Accountable for continual technical project approach consistent with Wade Trim standards

Sales/Business Development:

Responsible for client satisfaction

Review proposal scope, pricing, and other content

Solicit input on major pursuits from Area Lead and other key staff

Assist with achievement of market segment sales goals, business development and client relations

Responsible for sales efforts, proposal preparation, presentations, and budgets

Responsible for new client contact development

Review RFPs and lead or support pursuits when assigned

Create the best project teams

Assist with market segment growth initiatives

Corporate:

Identify and recommend training, seminars, and conferences to MSL

Support the MSL in developing Business Plan goals

Maintain a safe working environment

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required

Professional Engineering License required

Skills/Experience: 10+ years of related engineering experience

10+ years of related engineering management experience

previous experience leading designs for municipal clients preferred

Previous experience in serving as engineer of record for municipal design projects preferred

Expectation to participate in Council meetings, and previous participation and presentation experience preferred

Serving as contracted City engineer preferred

Participation and leadership in relevant professional societies preferred and expected

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.