Senior Project Manager (Operations)
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager / Mobile Office Operations Lead is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) responsible for leading complex construction engineering projects while overseeing day-to-day operations of the Mobile office. This role combines technical project delivery, client management, staff leadership, and operational accountability to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This position serves as the senior technical and operational leader for the Mobile office and plays a key role in driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence within a construction-focused engineering environment.
Requirements
- licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Responsibilities
- Serve as Project Manager of Record for complex construction engineering projects, ensuring compliance with PE standards, contract requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of projects across transportation, utilities, site development, water/wastewater, or related construction engineering disciplines.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables, cost estimates, schedules, change orders, and technical reports.
- Provide constructability reviews and technical guidance during design and construction phases.
- Ensure adherence to QA/QC procedures, safety standards, and company policies.
- Oversee daily operations of the Mobile office, including staffing, workload planning, utilization, and resource allocation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Engineers, Inspectors, and support staff.
- Partner with HR and leadership on hiring, performance management, training, and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and safety.
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational, staffing, and client issues within the office.
- Serve as a primary client contact for key accounts and public/private sector partners.
- Support business development efforts including proposal development, scope definition, fee negotiations, and client presentations.
- Identify growth opportunities within existing projects and regional markets.
- Represent the company in industry organizations, public meetings, and community engagements.
- Manage project budgets, forecasting, billing, and profitability.
- Ensure accurate project tracking, invoicing, and cost control.
- Support annual business planning and revenue forecasting for the Mobile office.
- Mitigate risk through proactive issue identification, documentation, and leadership communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
