Sr. CEI Project Manager - Houston, United States - Volkert

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    Are we the road to your future?


    Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design + Engineering , Planning + Environmental , and Program + Construction Management .

    We are currently searching for an experienced Sr.

    CEI Project Manager to support our Southwest Region located in Houston, TX .

    What You'll Be Doing

    Project Execution
    Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, identifies each specific task or phase and all work that must be performed to complete the project, outlines a schedule to ensure that the project can be completed on time, and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower requirements needed to complete the project
    Holds a project kick-off meeting to review the PEP with project team members
    Ensures Quality Control reviews are taking place and are documented
    Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy

    Project Monitoring and Review
    Is responsive and maintains direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to discuss technical and scheduling issues
    Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and further communication and coordination within the team
    Participates in the month end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports
    Prepares and presents a detailed project review for the Group Manager
    Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report
    Reviews Revenue Summary Reports monthly, including the status of A/R and WIP

    Project Control
    Ensures that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project
    Solicits the help of the Operations Manager and other Project Managers, as appropriate, to solve scheduling or technical problems encountered in the progress of the work
    Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary
    Reviews, approves, and provides necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner
    Maintains client accounts including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR's)

    Marketing and Business Development
    Provides input and participates in business development efforts
    Maintains professional relationships with all clients

    What You Need To Have
    Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
    Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT
    A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

    Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
    Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
    Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
    Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
    Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
    Be able to multi-task in a team environment

    Volkert Perks
    Competitive compensation
    Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
    Challenging and innovative projects
    Employee referral program
    Professional development
    Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
    Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
    Medical, Dental, & Vision
    Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
    Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
    Wellness incentives
    Additional voluntary benefits

    The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

    " For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference ."

    – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

    Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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