Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in railroad design to join our rail team. In this role you will work on a diverse project portfolio with a variety of clients, other project managers, and support staff to ensure the successful completion of railroad related projects. The ability to effectively coordinate staff efforts to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions to project requirements is a must. This position will have a primary focus on the daily operations of engineering projects and interoffice collaboration with staff and team members. We are looking for someone with great communication skills, who enjoys being part of a team performing office and field work, and ability to collaborate and develop solutions with other disciplines.
The position's role and responsibilities include:
- Supports company's strategic objectives, processes, and tools.
- Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis.
- Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects.
- Monitors project schedules and job costs and ensures project performance.
- Performs and reviews the design calculations of projects and checks the work of staff and design engineers assigned to projects under his/her control.
- Supervises assistants, designers, technicians, and CADD operators/drafters assigned to the project team.
- Prepares preliminary engineering reports, studies, and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
- Maintains well organized written records of decisions, meetings, telephone conferences, and other documentation for the permanent project record.
- Participates in business development activities, such as; marketing, developing project win strategies, and preparing technical data for proposals and interviews.
- Perform and ensure compliance with Wilson & Company's:
- Goal setting and review policies.
- Quality control and quality assurance standards.
- Project planning and implementation.
- Is accountable for meeting key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Utilization
- Payroll Multiplier
- Net multiplier at the task level
- Variance at the practice/task level
- Cash Management (AR & WIP) for Project Managers (PMs)
- Implement and monitor compliance with firm-wide safety policies.
- Is transparent and communicates with appropriate stakeholders within the organization.
- Identifies and engages in professional organizations and key conferences/industry events critical to support of growing practice area.
- The position will conform to Wilson & Company's flexible work policy, including a hybrid work opportunity.
Required Skills
- Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Broad understanding of required engineering principles.
- Skilled in project management, managing technical professionals, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct multiple concurrent projects.
- Ensure quality management with implementation of quality control standards.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or equivalent degree.
- MicroStation experience required.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in the rail and/or transportation industry, as well as being in project engineering or management positions relating to railroad projects.
- A licensed Professional Engineer, or the ability to be licensed within 12 months.
- Excellence in managing project pursuits, preparing proposals, and working with marketing staff.
- A full suite of Project Management experience on multiple medium and small Midstream projects.
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (Depending on Experience )