Client Project Manager

Description
TEAMS THAT BUILD TRUST
For over 29 years,KBA Inc. has successfully managed highly visible public and private construction projects, earning the trust and respect of clients throughout our community. It's what we do. No one does it better. KBA is small enough to be flexible and responsive, yet big enough to manage large and complex projects. As 100% employee owned, we recognize our employees are our most important resource and the basis for our success. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and cultures within our workforce. We work hard, and we have fun.
KBA, Inc. works on the area's most technically challenging, complex, and award-winning construction projects:
Roads - Bridges & Highways - Transit
Water & Wastewater - Buildings - Land Development - Port Facilities
Bring your knowledge and expertise as our next Client Project Manager to develop creative solutions which help our clients make smart and strategic decisions to complete successful projects. The ability to anticipate and solve problems with nearly obsessive attention to detail pretty much sums up the KBA difference. Our people know that managing projects efficiently and effectively produces success; and working collaboratively to do so makes the success truly rewarding.
Who you are:

• You understand that Construction Management is all about relationships and you're a leader in the community for your knowledge, skills, and communication
• You view Construction Management as value added services integral to delivering successful projects for the benefit of our communities
• You provide a holistic seller-doer project management function; the concept of taking an idea from proposal through final stages of construction brings you joy
• You embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce and celebrate individual and project successes; you bring an enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit to KBA and team goals
• You thrive in environments where agility and up-to-the minute decision making are necessary
• You see the big picture, track the details, and define outcomes

What you'll be doing:

• Identify and target markets, clients, and projects that align with KBA's services, values, and goals
• Ensure delivery of services meet KBA and client standards
• Negotiate contracts and accurately forecast resources needed
• Lead effective project teams from startup to completion: guide staff roles and responsibilities; monitor project teams, progress, schedule, and budget; resolve issues; communicate effectively with all parties

Requirements
What you'll need to be successful (minimum requirements):

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction management and/or project management
• A four-year degree (a Bachelors in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred)

• The ability to learn (to understand application) project tools, including different software
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including the ability to maintain positive work interactions with clients, contractors, co-workers, and management
• A valid driver's license and a driving record that meets our policy
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven terrain throughout construction worksites

What we'd love if you had (preferred requirements):

• Ability to create proposals and win work
• Success in business development
• Established positive business relationships within the Puget Sound / Western Washington region aligning with KBA's business development goals
• Extensive experience in areas of project management and/or construction: roads, bridges, highways, transit, water & wastewater, storm water, pipelines, buildings, land development, port facilities etc.