Project Manager

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:

MBP is seeking new Team Members for growth opportunities and to work on meaningful projects that support our community. For this position, we seek candidates in the Frederick County, Virginia, area with 10 or more years of combined education and/or experience and demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in construction project management, K-12 schools, design-build, municipality projects, and/or state government projects. A Project Manager I will assist other Project Management staff in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering complexities, determining program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities. Evidence of progressive career development within the construction industry. Previous experience on K-12 schools is preferred.

MAIN DUTIES:

Assist Project Management staff in managing a project's overall effort for the client, including assisting in managing a team and coordinating the work of various project entities (designer, contractor, owner personnel).
• Assists in preparation, monitoring, and managing client project budgets and internal budgets.
• Analyzes and optimizes internal and external processes.
• Maintains positive and productive working relationships with peer leaders, superiors, and subordinates.
• Participates in interviewing and recommending candidates to fill vacancies and build capabilities within the workforce.
• Assists with mentoring and facilitating the imparting of technical knowledge to staff, including the transfer of technical knowledge from the more senior personnel to those with less experience.
• Helps to manage, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Monitors progress, utilization, and quality of work produced by assigned staff.
• Conducts site visits, identifies potential engineering problems, and proposes solutions and alternatives.
• Provides subject matter technical engineering expertise and supports and assists in reviewing the technical work of others.
• Adjusts workload to changes and work to meet deadlines.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Engages in business development, participates in marketing activities, actively participates in company initiatives, and provides project management on mid-size to large projects. May prepare, monitor, and manage client project budgets. Fully manage individual multipliers, utilization forecasts and project margins. Provides training to less experienced personnel. Attends and participates in professional association meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

B.S. in industry-related field preferred. Professional registration and other job-relevant certifications such as CCM, CCE, PE, or advanced specialized technical knowledge are strongly preferred. Detailed knowledge of construction, principles of construction management and project controls, with specialized knowledge in several areas including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques. Some knowledge of personnel and project management techniques including budgeting, leadership, training, and business development is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Expertise with MBP's diverse services. Direct client contact and client care. Operates at expert level in one or more service areas with responsibility for final work product.

• Capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Capable of managing a small project team.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to analyze and optimize internal and external processes.
• Able to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.

GUIDANCE/RESPONSIBILITY:

• Generally able to work independently and determine solutions.
• Provides training to less experienced personnel.
• Assist in managing the profitability of projects and their forecasted budgets.
• Receives overall guidance on emphasis and approach.

SUPERVISORY:

Capable of supervising individuals and teams.

STATUS:

Full-time

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.