Job Abstract

Morrison Hershfield is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and management firm located throughout the US and Canada. We are a dynamic, employee-owned, team-oriented firm with a diverse project list that ensures you will be working on exciting, high-profile and challenging projects. For more than 75 years, the people at Morrison Hershfield have been the leading force behind our continuous growth and the expansion of our services.

Here at Morrison Hershfield, we are committed to providing flexible work arrangements, to assist employees in fulfilling their multiple responsibilities at work, at home and in the community.  Flexible work arrangements provide additional options for work schedules and locations.  As we focus on project delivery, clients and staff, we have several working options available for working at Morrison Hershfield.

Responsibilities:

·        Project Manager will be responsible for managing a Net Revenue target each year from multiple projects, often simultaneously.

·        Every team member, including the Project Manager, will have billable hour target established each year.

·        Project managers have the following responsibility and oversight for their assigned projects:

Project Planning:

·        Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans outlining; scope, objectives, overall budgets as well as induvial scope budgets, timelines, project risks, and resource management.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project deliverables and milestones.

·        Draft and issue proposals or purchase order requests as needed, tailored to the clients needs.

·        Understand contracts and A&E contract requirements.  Edit or issue contracts as needed to fit the project.

Execution and Monitoring:

·        Following established best practices, maintain project folders and records.

·        Lead project team through the execution phase ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

·        Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

·        Regularly update stakeholders on project status, milestones achieved, and any adjustments to the project plan.

·        Provide exceptional customer service directly to client.

·        Lead client calls as needed and manage client expectations, providing status reports and updates as needed.

·        Ensure all required project close out documents are obtained.

Resource Management:

·        Work with director and team to allocate and manage project resources efficiently to ensure optimal utilization.

·        Work closely with team members, vendors and subcontractors to coordinate tasks and deliverables.

·        Onboard subcontractors, issue service orders and manage vendor payments through MH’s procurement system.

Budget Oversight:

·        Develop and manage project budget, track expenses,

·        Maintain detailed financial records and accounts.

·        Review financials to determine itemized percent complete as well as overall project percent complete. 

·        Provide monthly financial reports and forecasts to senior management in a timely manner.

·        Identify change order opportunities, request and manage change orders.

·        Provide oversite on project invoicing, collections and AR status.

Stakeholder Communication:

·        Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.

·        Address stakeholder concerns and ensure customer satisfaction through the project lifecycle.

Quality Assurance:

·        Implement established quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet or exceed industry standards.

·        Conduct regular reviews and audits to verify compliance with project requirements.

Risk Management

·        Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.

·        Proactively address issues to minimize their impact on project timelines and outcomes.

Additional Duties:

·        Conduct Site Acquisition and/or project related tasks as required.

·        Additional duties as required.

Skills:

·        Strong customer-focused attitude toward both clients and staff.

·        Attention to detail and organizational skills.

·        Outstanding English language skills (including writing, proofreading and editing).

·        Strong negotiation skills.

·        Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.

·        Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

·        Ability to manage multiple tasks and efficiently prioritize tasks in fast paced environment.

·        Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and under pressure.

·        Ability to function in a multi-task environment and be able to follow complex instructions.

·        Ability to leverage technology and systems to effectively and efficiently manage projects, resources and deliverables.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 

·        Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

·        Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.

·        5+ years previous experience in Project Management with financial responsibility is required.       

·        Proven experience as a Telecommunications Site Acquisition Specialist, Engineer, or Project Manager.

·        Proficient in MS Suite of products.

·        Experience with online document systems, such as Oracle and Siterra is a plus.

·        Occasional overtime may be required.

Job Type:

Job Profile: For internal use

Morrison Hershfield is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce, with recruitment free of discrimination, ensuring all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies:  Morrison Hershfield will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm.  In addition, in order to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to Morrison Hershfield through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee.