Project Manager (HGA-BR)

Company: Hunt, Guillot & Associates
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

The Project Manager position is a direct-hire position working for HGA at our office in Lake Charles, LA.

PROJECT MANAGER POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager position performs professional level work related to the planning, organizing, budgeting and management of municipal capital projects. The Project Manager is responsible for execution of all project phases including engaging, supervising and managing design consultants; supporting development of bid specifications; engaging contractors and overseeing construction administration and management. Projects may include roads and pavement, drainage, wastewater, buildings, etc.

PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the planning and implementation of projects.
• Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Defines project tasks and completion requirements.
• Develop full scale project plans.
• Manage project budget and coordinate project contractors.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provide direction and support to project teams.
• Ensure project is operating within quality assurance guidelines.
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Project evaluations and assessment of results.
  
  PROJECT MANAGER EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or other related field from an accredited college.
  • Minimum of four years of municipal capital projects related project management experience involved with facilities, buildings, water / wastewater and / or drainage.
  • Experience in a consulting engineering firm is preferred.
  • Experience with FEMA Public Assistance funded Category C-G projects is preferred.
  • Experience including budgeting, scheduling, tracking, monitoring, and reporting within projects or programs.
  • Experience leading projects in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Strong familiarity with advanced project management practices, methods, and techniques.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word.
    CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
    
    • PE or PMP certification a plus.
      SKILLS AND ABILITIES
      
      • Ability to react promptly and efficiently to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
      • Ability to bring projects and tasks to successful completion through political sensitivity.
      • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including clients, peers and other contractors.
      • Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
      • Ability to persuade, encourage, and motivate subordinates and others project team members.
      • Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
      • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
      • Ability to delegate and manage time and resources efficiently.
      • Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and presentation skills.
      • Strong customer service skills
      • Capability to conduct research into project-related issues and products.
      • Capability and willingness to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
        
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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