Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Land Development Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Your Opportunity Our Waterloo office is looking for a Senior Project Manager - Land Development to join our Community Development team. As a Senior Project Manager - Land Development, you will perform a variety of tasks including project management, business development and growing our team of engineers, technicians and other specialists. The Project Manager is expected to win and/or be assigned projects that have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge and industry experience. This ideal candidate will be capable of leading all aspects of a project from the business development (pursuit stage) through conceptual design, detailed design, agency approvals and implementation. As Project Manager you will be responsible for to ensure appropriate project team structure, resource efficiency and financial accountability. Your Key Responsibilities Responsible for large projects of high complexity. Manage multiple projects. Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance. Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule. Engage regularly with key clients to discuss current projects and evaluate firm performance, as well as identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals, focusing on business development efforts and strategic pursuits. Leads and develops a team of engineers and technologists, providing mentorship to other staff. Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all civil engineered systems or products for a project. Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats. Oversees technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers. Prepares and revises documentation in various civil phases including site plans, plans of subdivision, diagrams, and details. Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors. Leads in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating. Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents. Participates in constructability review. Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers. Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the civil group. Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects. Participating in and leading (when required) marketing efforts, and business development pursuits, including lead development, proposal preparation, presentations, relationship management and client surveys. Developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor/teaming partners, and potential recruits. Oversees and manages multiple projects. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr