The Project Manager is responsible for overall profit at completion, delegation of tasks, client relations and general project management on any given job or jobs.
Project/Practice Management
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Understand basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to completion projections to make decisions accordingly.
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Understand our pricing model and billing procedures.
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Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
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Follow up with clients, when necessary, for unpaid invoices
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Accurately forecast and analyze project profitability, margins, and utilization
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Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
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Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scopes.
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Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
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Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards.
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Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
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Minimize our exposure and risk on a project.
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Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
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Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
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Manage project budget.
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Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and monitor receivables for project.
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Accurately forecast and analyze revenue and bill rates.
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Assure project legal documents are completed and signed.
Business Development
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Lead proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments.
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Understand business development and “add-on” sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project
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Effectively convey our message in both written and business development discussions
Communication
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Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
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Facilitate team and client meetings effectively.
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Hold regular status meetings with project team.
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Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
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Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
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Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
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Possess general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
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Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application of client engagements.
Leadership
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Challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
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Manage the development of team by ensuring that project tasks are in line with each Innovator’s career interest.
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Inspire coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
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Identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
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Manage the process of innovative change effectively.
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Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
Teamwork
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Plan and facilitate regular team activities outside of the office.
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Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
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Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner.
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Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members.
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Mitigate team conflict and communication problems.
Client Management
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Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization, and objectives.
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Manage the day-to-day client interaction.
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Set and manage the client expectations.
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Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
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Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
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Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
Innovator Development
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Conduct effective performance evaluations and mentor those with less experience through formal channels.
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Help team execute career development plans.
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Seek and participate in develop opportunities above and beyond required by TCI.
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Train other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs
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Encourage more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company.
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Challenge fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.
Internal Operations
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Lead internal teams/task forces.
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Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
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Approve team members’ time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
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Review the status reports of team members to address issues as appropriate.
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Comply to help enforce standard policies and procedures.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
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7-10 years of relevant construction management preferred.
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Post-college field experience in estimating, purchasing, submittal review, CAD, and cost control.
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Experience in concrete, excavation, underground and exposed piping.
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Prefer experience in heavy civil or mechanical type projects.
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Mechanically minded problem solver with excellent math aptitude.
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Highly organized and detail oriented.
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Professional with effective communication skills to keep people on task.
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Results-oriented with ability to manage people and tasks in a deadline driven environment.
