Project Manager, Utility Services - Rockville, Md

Purpose

Provide high quality dry utility planning, design, and utility coordination for residential, commercial, and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed and on especially complex assignments. Consider modified techniques and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Work with senior level engineers, clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex project issues. 
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.

Do the Work

• Manage and oversee the planning and completion of dry utility design and construction projects in accordance with utility company standards, current code requirements, and sound engineering principles.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for each major element of work and deliverable items.
• Manage the daily activities of all utilities on assigned projects (feasibility phase through construction phase).
• Develop, maintain, and review design and construction documentation and reports.
• Coordinate with other staff and drafting divisions, developing requirements for each level of personnel on the project.
• Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.
• Monitor project work toward budget and schedule goals.
• Complete necessary internal and external customer status updates.
• Responsible for coordinating and attending design and construction progress meetings with staff, contractors, architects, and/or engineers. Address/answer questions and mentor project staff daily.
• Review design documents and provides feedback and support during the design and planning process.
• Participate in presentations to the client.
• Track pre- and post-construction deliverables. Coordinate site inspections.
• Work with designers and contractors to resolve issues.
• Coordinate activities with other divisions, utility companies, engineers, contractors, and project schedules to achieve on-time service at job sites.
• Ensure accurate record documents are maintained.
• Review plans and reports for accuracy and quality.
• Monitor and enforce project QA/QC standards.
• Conduct field visits to accurately document existing field conditions.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget under direction of a senior engineer and Project Manager.
• Review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals).
• Prepare reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
• Perform plan reviews and field observations, maintain accurate and complete records, and apply engineering standards, codes, and other requirements and situations.
• Possess working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate...

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering or equivalent work experience managing a variety of construction, utility, or civil engineering projects.
• Eight or more (8+) years of design experience in the AEC industry.
• Ability to perform technical plan reviews and field inspections, to maintain accurate and complete records, and to apply engineering standards, codes, and other requirements to various situations.
• Previous experience with utility companies preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D or similar drafting/3D modeling software, and/or PDF software such as Adobe or BlueBeam.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects) and various construction project management software.
• Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate on multiple projects, with multiple clients and sub-consultants.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment, which can consist of possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment, occasional squat or kneel.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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