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KCI Technologies

Senior Project Manager

KCI Technologies, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Senior Project Manager Job Location: US-TX-San Antonio Overview and company information are provided by the original posting. KCI Technologies, Inc. is an employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm delivering world-class solutions. The company emphasizes integrity, growth, and collaboration. This section preserves that context while removing non-essential boilerplate. Duties, Responsibilities & Other

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead and manage the planning, design, and implementation of public works, utility, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects in San Antonio. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. We are looking for a candidate with 10+ years of experience supporting projects with local utilities and agencies. Project Management Leadership and Execution: Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion. Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols. Effectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements. Maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines. Define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle. Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints. Uphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines. Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment. Identify and mitigate risks for project(s) and project team(s). Knowledge and experience with different project delivery methods and how to deliver successfully.

Training, Development, and Compliance: Mentor Project Managers at lower levels to assist in their training and development. Comply with all KCI policies and procedures. Ensure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.

Financial Management and Reporting: Responsible for negotiating contract terms, scope and fees with a client/subconsultant. Responsible for developing project schedules from inception to completion, recognizing opportunities for concurrent task execution to optimize schedules. Develop contracts for clients/subconsultants. Report monthly proposal/business development results to Practice Leader. Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization targets (70-80% typical). Chart and provide project performance results. Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope. Operate within specified budget parameters. Prepare and submit monthly project completion reports. Prepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required. Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects and discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings. Responsible for project cash management (WIP/AR) and providing comments to Finance and Operations monthly. Set up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the practice leader. Search for ways to improve efficiency while lowering project cost.

Business Development and Marketing: Participate in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and preparation of qualification/experience statements. Identify new business opportunities, coordinate and participate in project presentations to clients and external groups, develop proposal teams, and promote KCI's capabilities. Assist project closeout with a project write-up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use. Be involved in at least one industry and/or community organization.

Project Execution and Technical Oversight: Fully manage all required project management and technical deliverables within contract scope of work. Compare field data to design plans; conduct site visits and gather data as needed. Prepare all phases of designs and/or deliverables for approval. Read and interpret technical documents required for project execution. Make determinations on issues/challenges during project implementation or development. Maintain knowledge of current State and/or Municipal policies, procedures, and guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required: Bachelor's Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience. Experience should include a track record of expanding project management duties. Proven experience in project management roles, with a focus on managing larger-scale projects or programs. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders. Proficiency in project management software and tools, with the ability to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to project management, quality assurance, and safety protocols. Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment. Strong negotiation skills to manage contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements effectively. Strong understanding of accounting principles to effectively manage project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred: Master's Degree in related field (AEC Industry)

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations Required: Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training along with passing the PM Board within 6 months of start date.

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