Senior Project Manager 1

The Integrated Products Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity in which we are looking for a qualified candidate to lead a variety of highly technical projects focused on engineering, planning, architectural design, construction management, and project delivery. With this opportunity you will lead a team of highly qualified engineers, technicians, and support staff in a dynamic environment. This position provides you with the opportunity to be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle. In addition to managing the engineering, manufacturing, and delivery processes, you will have an opportunity to interface with customers, deliver products, and grow our business.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of work on assigned design/build projects. This includes project safety, coordinating multi-discipline teams, managing schedules, budgets, risks, developing and negotiating proposals, procurement of equipment and subcontract construction trades, customer development, and overall customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of multi-discipline design/build projects from concept to completion including safety, siting, environmental & permitting, estimating, engineering, progress tracking/forecasting, bidding procurement, construction on startup, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customers for coordination, strategic planning, scope management, budget, schedule, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, and facility support.
• Participate in and lead internal and external project risk reviews.
• Manage internal project financials, providing detailed, accurate project cost projections and accruals to customer(s) and internal organization leadership.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of available resources.
• Manage all aspects of project communication, both internally and with the customer.
• Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiation, and related activities.
• Leverage existing customer relationships, create new customer relationships and focus on repeat work within each customer account.
• Provide mentorship as well as formal and informal training for the project team.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the customer’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring additional support
• Execute projects according to contractual terms and conditions, both upstream and downstream. Including subcontract and purchased equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Travel to customer or other ARA sites for design reviews, technology demonstrations, customer/project meetings, and project delivery. (~25% travel).

• Required Experience and Skills:
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field
  • Minimum 10 years of related project management experience
  • Effective at developing/growing relationships with customers and contractors.
  • Demonstrated success in project management, including document control, scheduling, cost control, and task tracking.
  • Experience leading complex technical projects involving mechanical, electrical, software disciplines and associated interfaces.
  • Previous design/build delivery experience.
  • Previous experience with equipment and labor procurement (managing subcontractors).
  • Experience with contract terms, negotiation, and contract structuring.
  • Ability to manage large volumes of work in a fast-pace environment.
  • Capability to develop and implement new approaches to problems encountered during project development and/or delivery phases.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office Tools; Word, Excel, Power Point and Project
• Preferred:
  • PMP certification or willingness to pursue certification
  • ISO 9001/AS9100 quality assurance experience
  • OSHA Safety Certifications or willingness to pursue

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,300 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees contributions not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.