Sr Civil Project Manager

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We are a leading engineering firm known for quality and responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to join our Indianapolis, IN team. The role involves leading the management of multiple civil engineering projects, cultivating client relationships, and pursuing new business opportunities throughout Indiana.

The Senior Civil Project Manager is responsible for leading the management of multiple civil engineering projects, cultivating client relationships, and pursuing new business opportunities throughout the State of Indiana. The manager engages clients in meaningful business discussions to identify opportunities for growth, diversify the portfolio, and strengthen IEI’s reputation for technical excellence. In collaboration with firm leadership, the manager contributes to the development and execution of corporate objectives related to quality control, marketing, business development, financial performance, and team development.

• Oversees and provides direction to staff to ensure delivery of all project elements (plans, specs, permits and reports etc.) are technically accurate.
• Promotes and leverages technology to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
• Engages directly with clients and provides them with guidance and support in the scope and priorities of their capital program.
• Facilitates creation of deep, personal, valuable client relationships between IEI’s personnel and client personnel (management, technical, functional, delivery) to weave a fabric of broad-based relationships.
• Ensures project delivery team secures executed contracts, Notice to Proceed and Subconsultant Agreements prior to inception of project services.
• Maintains a proven track record of coordinating teams and winning work in an area or statewide basis.
• Applies sales knowledge to identify contracts well in advance, respond to RFPs/solicitations, interview, and win new work.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and effective communication skills.
• Negociates with and influences others.
• Possesses substantial transportation infrastructure experience.
• Safeguards firm’s exposure against risks associated with scope and scope creep, fees and schedule by actively monitoring them and promptly communicating deviations to the clients.
• Monitors clients’ project success goals and maintains consistent client communication to keep them abreast of these goals.
• Assists in reviewing contracts to safeguard firm’s exposure against risk associated with scope, fees and schedule along with contract language which may cause unreasonable and uninsurable liability.
• Approves scope, fees and schedule developed by Project Managers during contract negotiations.
• Works closely with Operations Manager and VP in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery.
• Prepares Group’s staffing, resources, backlog and revenue projections to anticipate and plan appropriate actions to ensure resources are in alignment with the needs.
• Regularly coordinates with the Operations Manager regarding the technical and financial performance of the Group.
• Ensures IEI policies and procedures are adhered to and works closely with Office Manager and HR in hiring, firing, rewarding, recognizing and disciplining staff.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited four‑year college or university or approved equivalent. Typically 8‑10 years of experience including Project Management/Client Relations/Business Development responsibilities.
• Substantial business development experience in the engineering and/or professional services and consulting industry, including proven client development skills.
• Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures of the A/E industry.
• Experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams); familiarity with a CRM system or related platforms (Deltek, Paycor, VantagePoint,…