Senior Project Manager-San Francisco

Capable of pursuing opportunities and managing all project activities, without oversight or support, on projects with the following characteristics:

• Any size project
• Standard to Complex project complexity
• Standard to Long schedule duration projects
• Any delivery method (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Design-Build with Bridging Documents)
• Projects where ESD is the Prime consultant, managing multiple subconsultants
• Proposal preparation, any format
• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; including, AIA and client prepared formats
• Multi-Phase project design or multi-phase construction
• Management of Domestic and International Projects

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the work on the project; set the priorities, procedures, scope and schedule; publish and coordinate project team member assignments with the Studio Leader and Operations Director; obtain resource commitment for all disciplines 
• Manage assigned projects through all stages of the project lifecycle; including, Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Monitoring & Control, and Project Closure
• Follow and implement all established company processes and procedures
• Facilitate a project kick-off meeting involving all members of the project team and related personnel in order to clearly define the objectives, scope, design and schedule of the project 
• Independently develop a detailed Work Plan for completing the design within the scope of work, project timeline and budget (Business Mindset); identify required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion, and track details/data/information/activities for proper project documentation 
• Direct, coordinate, mentor and support the project team to meet the objectives of the client and the project profitability goals for ESD 
• Maintain contractual, business and financial related records for the project; keep the client, Studio Leader, Operations Director, and the Accounting Department informed on the financial status of the project
• Identify QA/QC requirements for the project and schedule appropriate technical reviews 
• Manage the client’s expectations to a positive outcome; participate in client meetings as required
• Notify the client of changes in project scope, prepare estimates for additional design fees, issue work authorization to client and obtain client approval prior to performing any additional services 
• Actively participates in cross selling of ESD services and new project pursuits 
• Make a personal investment in professional growth and development by seeking ways to expand responsibility, knowledge, and abilities
• Create and maintain purpose-built tools that support the Project Management of the projects unique to your Business Unit; including templates and standardize deliverables, to increase overall project quality and efficiency
• Develop creative and timely solutions to issues by assessing situations to determine the importance, urgency and   risks; identify underlying causes, gather and process relevant information; make clear recommendations and/or decisions for resolution which are timely and in the best interest of the organization 
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to add expanded services to the client in order to add revenue; notify appropriate ESD personnel of the opportunity; responsible for repeat business due to respect and confidence in the PM from the client 
• Manage a portfolio with a specific revenue target of $1+ million dollars annually

BASIC REQUIREMENTS 

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures; including, American Institute of Architects, Construction Specifications Institute, and international Professional Services contracts 
• Communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner; demonstrate strong written, oral, listening, and presentation skills to confidently interact and coordinate both technical and non-technical issues with the internal project team, Client and other Consultants 
• Manages work independently and delegates and utilizes other ESD staff and productive partners effectively 
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills regarding projects, reports and other commitments; completes assignments in a quality and timely fashion; able to manage multiple priorities concurrently; is punctual and dependable 
• Effectively builds positive morale on the team by inspiring confidence, instilling enthusiasm and cohesiveness, and influencing employees to act
• Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building skills by creating an atmosphere of cooperation and cohesiveness between ESD teams, the Client, and other Consultants, to foster an environment of success 
• Maintains a positive, self-motivated, can-do attitude; is adaptable and flexible