The Senior Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining productive client relationships, fostering a culture of safety, managing projects profitably, managing project team members, supporting and developing junior staff, and exemplifying Talon's Core Values. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: · Must consider the health and safety of all employees and other persons involved during all phases of projects.
· Be able to prepare bids, proposals, work plans, or statements of work. Seek higher level reviews/approvals as required.
· Ensure necessary contract documents are in place prior to initiation of work.
· Manage assigned projects profitably.
· Develop and maintain budgets for each project at inception. Budgets should be thoroughly prepared and account for all foreseeable direct and indirect project expenses.
· Develop and maintain a schedule for each project at its inception.
· Supervise all personnel assigned to each project.
· Assists Regional Manager (RM) with other aspects of office operations, as assigned.
· Maintain positive relationships with existing clients.
· Must interact with client(s) through all phases of the project. This includes communications via video conferencing, phone calls, text messaging, email correspondence, and face-to-face meetings as warranted.
· Seek and develop relationships with prospective clients.
· Identify internal and/or external resources required to complete each project. Communicate requirements to RM or designated person(s) as necessary.
· Be available to complete field work as required. Travel, overnight stays, and time in excess of 40 hours per week may be required to maintain project schedules or other deliverables.
· Compile and process all project related data including, but not limited to, daily logs, mileage logs, field data sheets, laboratory reports, 3rd party invoice approvals, and unit entries.
· Prepare reports and other documents as needed to satisfy client, contract, regulatory, or other obligations.
· Process invoices for completed work as outlined in the project schedule.
· Be available to communicate with field personnel, vendors, clients, etc. after normal working hours when work is being performed at your project(s).
· Maintain compliance with billable goals.
· Follow-up with clients after invoicing to ensure there are no unresolved project issues.
· Stay informed of changes related to regulations and regulatory agencies with which you commonly work.
· Provide recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other employees they supervise.
· Mentor and train junior staff.
· Review and adhere to federal, state, and local guidelines.
· Adhere to and promote QA/QC procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: · Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS/BA) with a minimum of five years' work experience in related field.
· Five years of supervisory/management experience required.
· Must have experience in environmental consulting services.
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
· Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
· Must possess a valid driver's license.
· Motor vehicle driving record that is consistent with company and insurance carrier standards and policies.
· Must be able to wear required PPE.
· Must be able to speak and understand English.
· Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, and climb ladders for extended periods of time.
· Must have strong work ethic, be a self-starter, a problem solver, and a team player.
· Ability to work outside year-round in all types of weather conditions.
· Available to work extended hours as required by project schedules, weather conditions or urgent circumstances.
· Able to travel to job sites during all phases of a project and able to travel to job sites which may be remote.
· Able to perform heavy lifting; minimum 50 pounds.
· Must have a solid communication skill set to successfully communicate with clients, employees, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
· Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
WORK CONDITIONS: · Typically works in office, but may be required to travel to project sites, vendor locations, or facilities as needed.
· Ability to travel as required for position.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS: Depending on an individual's job duties, the company may require an individual to complete a medical examination. Persons, whom the company wishes to hire, will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent on the successful completion of background checks, drug/alcohol test, medical examination, and positive report of their fitness to perform the duties required for this position.
KEY COMPETENCIES: · Commitment to Safety – Provides a sustained effort and dedication to getting the job done safely; works continuously to produce superior work regardless of obstacles or setbacks. Displays safe work, personal concern, pride, and accountability in all areas of responsibility.
· Leadership – Demonstrates or models behavior that rallies others around a common cause and builds a shared sense of purpose.
· Problem Solving – Analyzes relevant aspects of a situation before reaching a conclusion; does not hesitate to take action when required.
· Results Driven – Focuses on and achieves results. Takes actions that have a positive impact on profitability. Takes calculated risks that are likely to provide good business results. Holds self and others accountable for impact on the bottom line.
· Organization – Plans and organizes multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
· Oral and Written Communication – Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listens well.
· Teamwork – Actively seeks to contribute to the positive morale, attitude, and effectiveness of their work environment.
E-VERIFY AND RIGHT TO WORK Talon/LPE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away. For more information, please visit talonlpe.com/employment.
