Sr. Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager - (535.3)

Job Title

Sr. Project Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Baton Rouge - Prairieville, LA 70769 US (Primary)

Category

Associate

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Position Title

Senior Project Manager

Position Purpose

The senior project manager is primarily responsible for assisting the Lead Professional grow the discipline in particular region. This position is accountable for project execution. They also have important responsibilities related to client management and internal leadership & management.

The senior project manager works within a market context on client management, works within a discipline context on project execution and on internal leadership & management. May or may not be the project professional on a project.

Essential Functions

Lead, Manage and Accountable (LMA)

Lead project teams by displaying high levels of engagement and character.

Complete associate development plans including career growth goals.

Has a solid working knowledge of the TBS Safety Management System (SMS)

Coordinate project specific HSES expectations with client and project team.

Confirm that a thorough Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is completed daily.

Ensure assigned field associates have returned safely at end of each workday.

Respond to, investigate, and take corrective action for HSES incidents on assigned projects.

Support Lead Professional with mentoring discipline staff.

Promote TBS marketing strategy; promote social media & participation on professional technical abilities and projects.

Promote the alignment and growth of discipline and region withing the TBS Compass.

Project Execution (Planning through close out)

Review and approve contracts.

Plan projects thoroughly using TBS Project Management Plan (PMP).

Coordinate needed resources with Lead Professional.

Schedule field associates and equipment through proper channels.

Ensure field associates have required qualifications to work on project sites.

Ensure a complete field pack is provided to and reviewed with the field crew.

Communicate continuously with project stakeholders.

Maintain direct involvement in technical aspects of projects.

Coordinate and review delegated assignments with project team.

Deliver projects on or ahead of schedule.

Deliver projects on or under budget.

Review the status of all projects weekly and take corrective action as needed.

Drive project profitability.

Monitor and manage scope creep.

Communicate and implement project changes based on client's shifting priorities.

Ensure project files are complete and properly saved.

Update project data in Vision as changes occur.

Ensure all project costs are captured in Vision (time, units, & reimbursables).

Ensure project team members charge time using the appropriate labor category.

Ensure clients are charged the proper rates in accordance with the contract.

Review and approve project invoices in a timely manner.

Ensure that we are collecting project fees in a timely manner.

Complete the project life cycle by ensuring projects are properly closed.

Propose appropriate bad debt write offs.

Promote the TBS project management culture within the discipline.

Quality Deliverables

Ensure standard of care and quality assurance/quality control on all project work.

Deliver projects in accordance with the approved scope of work.

Ensure project team follows TBS and client-specific project standards.

Front Line on Building Trusted Client Relationships

Work in partnership with market sector leaders, practice leaders and client champions.

Assist market sector leaders and practice leaders with client and market research to support development of The List Market.

Keep client champion informed on overall project status and client issues.

Ensure client contact reports (CCR's) are done.

Conduct debriefs for won & lost opportunities.

Promote the use of additional services on existing projects when appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Project managers may supervise project technicians, project assistants, project professionals, and field survey associates.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone; talk and hear; climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a professional engineer (P.E.) license.

10 years of engineering design; with greater depth of engineering knowledge with focus in piping/mechanical engineering.

Ability to relate to clients and associates at all levels of the organization.

Possess excellent communication, diplomacy, and listening skills.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings and complex documents.

Ability to use computer, including business and technical software.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is generally in both a typical office and outside environment and thus, exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such an environment.

Hours of Work and Travel

This is a full-time position, requiring 40+ hours per week. This position can be non-exempt or exempt. This position requires travel to visit clients, tour project sites, and other TBS office locations and visit other field locations periodically. Nights away from home and weekend commitments to the firm, its associates and clients are required.