Job Abstract

ID

2024-5490

Category

Construction Mgmt and Inspection

Type

Full-Time Regular - 40 hours

Posted Date

22 hours ago(6/14/2024 10:44 AM)

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI has an immediate need for a Senior Project Manager to join our team! In this role this person will manage large water/wastewater projects in the Houston area.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-discipline water/wastewater/conveyance projects within the engineering and construction sector.
• Assist engineers as needed in the development, estimating and constructability reviews to prepare projects for advertisements.
• Work collaboratively with sales leaders to evaluate potential new work and supports the scoping and estimating efforts.
• Provides guidance to drafters/designers, engineers, craft workers, other project team members, contractors, or subcontractors.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's risk.
• Track, monitor, and coordinate construction project progress and lead by interacting with the clients on specific projects.
• Manage and assist the team to ensure coverage of construction work to meet the contract requirments.

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience with project management or technical leadership on water/wastewater/conveyance projects.
• 10+ years of stormwater management, design and construction of various water and wastewater facility improvements including utilities, municipal infrastructure, water control facilities, canals & levees, and water & sewer design peferred
• Familiar with state and local regulatory agencies standards and requirements, such as environmental, construction, water management, TxDOT, and Regional/Municipal Utilities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Secondary degree such as a Master's, or licenses and certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 7 - 12 years of experience.

• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program
• Hire and train additional personnel as required
• Submit for approval and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Develop and maintain customer relationships by soliciting monthly performance feedback, identifying client needs, and identifying the next project
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
• Establish strong working relationship with client, contractors, and design engineers
• Maintain active participation in professional and business organizations
• Manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required
• Complete other duties as required/assigned
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target
• Assist with receivables management
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
• Ensure effective use of equipment and personnel
• Manage project schedule and track burn rate to deliver all projects on time and within KCI's budget while fully meeting scope
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
• Analyze change orders and disputes and make recommendations to the owner
• Maintain document control for correspondence, RFIs, submittals, etc.
• Prepare and analyze schedules
• Prepare cost estimates
• Read plans and specifications and understand the construction contractor's means and methods
• Solve construction problems in the field
• Test, document, and assure quality of contractor's work

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.