Project Manager-Aviation - Burns Engineering : Job Details

Washington, D.C. 300 M St SE Suite 810 Washington, DC 20003, USA Washington, D.C. 300 M St SE Suite 810 Washington, DC 20003, USA Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.We are seeking aProject Managerto join our growing Aviation team in Washington, D.C.SUMMARYThis position is responsible for the daily management of tasks/sub-projects, contract administration, project execution, project cost control, and client service. This position requires oversight of staff to produce deliverables on schedule and apply technical knowledge to address questions and overcome challenges. Aside from management of a team, this position also requires close coordination with the client to ensure project goals are being met. Weekly reporting will be required with Burns project management or more frequently as requiredESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Identify and develop plan to obtain follow-on work with existing clients
• Develop new clients
• Prepare proposals under the direction of the Group Leader
• Develops scope of services, staffing and pricing
• Include Burns Terms and Conditions
• Meet annual sales goalCLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
  • Coordinate with client through routine communication and regular visits
  • Continuously confirm client requirements for project
  • Participate in regular technical meetings and coordinate with other trade disciplines.
  • Report to project leadershipPROJECT EXECUTION
    • Ensure all team personnel adhere to the requirements of the company QA/QC policies and procedures.
    • Develop project plans to mitigate risks
    • Ensure that all design documents, reports, proposals, inspections and information required to serve the client are properly prepared and reported
    • Manage to a schedule and ensure client schedules are met
    • Ensure that project closeout procedures are followed
    • Hold routine project meetings to review schedule and deliverables
    • If necessary, account for missed milestones and develop recovery plans
    • Identify, request, and receive authorization for scope changes before work is executedTEAM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
      • Motivate personnel to perform at high levels of performance
      • Ensure employees are adequately trained and supervised
      • Effectively delegate and manage work load
      • Hold all employees accountable to the same standard of performance and take corrective action when necessary
      • Directly oversees technical team. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 40-50 hour work weeks are to be expected.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
        • Bachelor's (B.S.) Engineering degree from an accredited University or college and 10 plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Candidate has been in a leadership position on multiple projects where they have been responsible for a team of at least 5 people.Experience working on airport projects is required.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust be a registered technical professional in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm. Valid Driver's License may be required.QualificationsSkillsBehaviors : Motivations : EducationExperienceLicenses & CertificationsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr