Deputy Project Manager, Utility Coordination

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Since 1980, Cobb Fendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At Cobb Fendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, Cobb Fendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions;
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP);
  Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance;
  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance;
  Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance;
  Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // Cobb Fendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

Cobb Fendley is seeking an experienced Utility Coordination Deputy Project Manager in our Frisco office.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE + KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA)

Emerging // Basic understanding and minimal practical experience; requires guidance and supervision. 4+ years of professional experience within a discipline, including 1 year under the tutelage of a Project Manager I+.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software (i.e., Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, etc.), and quality management required.
• Skills including leadership, communication, time, risk, quality and financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving required.
• Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy required.

COMPLEXITY + DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Responsible for the success of certain tasks in part of a moderate project.
* Must be listed as a Task Manager in Vantagepoint and may not be responsible for direct invoicing and billing to clients.

Independently performs most assignments with oversight and instruction from supervisor and project managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Management //

• Develop a working knowledge of weekly budget report in Vantagepoint.
• Assist in the preparation of scope of work (SOW) and levels of effort (LOE) for proposals for authorizations.
• Assist in the preparation of invoices and advise project managers of outstanding payments, including coordination with accounting.

2. Corporate Compliance + Risk Assessment //

• Assist and familiar with the contract and subcontract review process through the Contracts Department and appropriate filing and adhere to jurisdictional requirements and company-established signature matrix protocol.
• Follow company-established QA/QC process and project safety plans.

3. Communication + Collaboration //

• Communicate and collaborate within the department, other disciplines and regions, and corporate resources.
• Ensure meeting minutes are logged and sent to respective parties.
• Assist with marketing requests including but not limited to requests for qualifications (RFQ), proposals, resumes, etc.

4. Client + Internal Satisfaction //

• Adhere to project schedules set by the client.
• Attend meetings with supervisors and complete requests as assigned.
• Be responsive and accessible and assist with addressing problems and concerns timely.

5. People Development //

• Provide feedback on staff performance to management periodically including for annual evaluation.
• Assist with recruiting project team members.
• May give direction to support staff assigned to project(s) by supervisor and project manager(s).

6. Technical //

• Identify existing utilities, establish contact with the utility companies, and attend utility coordination meetings.
• Prepare Utility Agreement Assembly packages, including reviewing plans and estimates to evaluate compliance with guidelines, rules, and regulations, determining eligibility and betterment ratios, and preparing documents required by 23 CFR Section 645.
• Attend meetings with individual utility companies and on-site field visits.
• Prepares utility relocation schedule and tracks project deliverables. Request for as-builts from utility owners.
• Set up and…