Program Manager Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Management

Overview

This role may work out of other TRC offices anywhere in the US.

The Technical Project Manager manages complex pipeline and/or related facility projects and proposals and is responsible for cross functional integration of teams across the project. The PM manages assigned projects from the proposal stage through project completion. The PM will ensure appropriate resources are assigned to the project and manage resources through the completion and issue of client deliverables on time and on budget as dictated by project scope and schedule.

The PM responsible for managing project budget and schedule via the change management process and keeping the project accounting system current with project contract value and estimate at completion values. The PM will need to fully understand the details of project to ensure alignment across all discipline and will ultimately lead a cross functional team. The PM will maintain a high degree of external and internal customer service via clear and timely communication and project reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams in successful execution of projects of complexity, acting as primary project advocate and point of communication.

Lead cross functional teams consisting of ROW acquisition, engineering, civil and environmental surveys, permitting, procurement and other disciplines and ensure collaboration, alignment and workflow efficiencies across the team.

Project proposal development for projects of complexity including:

Ensure a clear understanding by all disciplines of project scope and terms.
Facilitate the proposal development including project execution plan, estimation, compilation and on time delivery ensuring all requirements are met.
Facilitate a legal review by TRC Legal Staff prior to contract signing.
Facilitating quotes for subcontracted service and material procurement.
Compiling project risks and effectively evaluating probability, impact and planning for mitigation and contingency.

Project resource management including ensuring adequate resources are assigned to the project, monitoring and reporting of man-hours against budget, subcontractor management and procurement execution and tracking. Ability to manage multiple remote resources and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines and offices.

Project financial management

Ensure the project’s budgeted costs and profits are met or improved. Ability to strategize and implement methodology to increase project margins.
Ensure timely and comprehensive change order management.
Establishment of and maintenance of project cash flows.
Facilitate efficient project billing, working within company’s accounting practices.
Able to implement earned value tracking and reporting.

Project schedule management including the development and upkeep of project schedules for projects of complexity. Ability to understand and schedule project development and construction including sequencing of critical milestones and interdependencies.

Understand the requirements of TRC’s Quality Control Program and ensure appropriate time, resources and schedule milestones are included in project planning and adherence during project execution.

Project administration including the proper capture and filing of all project documentation including contract documents, invoices, meeting minutes, project reports and communications.

Effectively communicate to the client, project team and TRC management including timely accurate internal and external reporting, executing effective efficient project meetings, and ensuring communication between all project disciplines.

Project safety, demonstrating safety is a priority via safety leadership, adherence to TRC and client safety policies.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Environmental Sciences or Construction Management from an accredited school or University is required.

Experience:

10-15 years project experience is required, with a minimum of 3-5 years of leading cross discipline teams. Preferred project scopes include pipeline, electrical transmission, fiber and other applicable linear projects.

Experience leading cross…