Job description

About Burns: Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns’ full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering. Recently voted a Top Workplace by Philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, and has been named an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Facilities & Infrastructure Team in New York City. SUMMARY This position is responsible for the daily management of projects including business development, proposal preparation and pricing, contract administration, project execution, project cost control and client service. The percentage of time spent on each of these tasks is relevant to the level of the position- PMI, PM II, or PM III. The higher the level of project manager, the higher the percentage of time that is to be spent on business development rather than project management activities.PM III requires ability to work on large, more complex projects. Incumbent directs and coordinates activities of engineering team to successfully execute projects including design, product selection, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: BUSINESS 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 Develop proposal schedules Develops scope of services, staffing and pricing Include Burns Terms and Conditions Meet annual sales goal CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Address feedback from Client Satisfaction Survey Know your client through routine communication and regular visits Establish 5 key clients that are in Acquaintance phase, develop and implement plan to achieve professional peer status Continuously confirm client requirements for project Know the industry you are servicing by participating in technical society meetings, Conferences and other industry-related activities FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Responsible for up to $1 million in sales and revenue Ensure revenue write-downs for the Group are no more than 3% of net revenue Provide accounting with guidance re invoice preparation and ensure invoices are prepared by 10th working day of the month Ensure accounts receivable are collected Approve time sheets and expense reports weekly Ensure written authorization has been received before starting work Maintain at least a 2.7 multiplier on projects managed PROJECT EXECUTION Ensure all departmental personnel adhere to the requirements of the company QA/QC policies and procedures Maintain a write-down percentage of 3% or less 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 Ensure client schedules are met Ensure cost control procedures are in place and being followed Ensure that project closeout procedures are followed Hold routine project meetings to review schedule, deliverables and budget Identify, request and receive authorization for scope changes before work is executed TEAM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Typically maintains 2-5 direct reports Actively participate in recruiting technical staff Motivate personnel to perform at high levels of performance Provide mentoring opportunities for direct reports · Oversee performance and salary reviews for direct reports Ensure employees are adequately trained and supervised Provide opportunities for professional development for direct reports Effectively delegate and manage work load Hold all employees accountable to the same standard of performance and take corrective action when necessary SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises 2-5 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's (B.S.) Engineering degree from an accredited University or college and ten plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Healthcare project experience is strongly preferred. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be a registered technical professional in one of the major technical disciplines Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. 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Requirements

Must-haves

Identify and develop plan to obtain follow-on work with existing clients
Develop new clients
Prepare proposals under the direction of the Group Leader
Develop proposal schedules
Develops scope of services, staffing and pricing
Include Burns Terms and Conditions
Meet annual sales goal
Address feedback from Client Satisfaction Survey
Know your client through routine communication and regular visits
Establish 5 key clients that are in Acquaintance phase, develop and implement plan to achieve professional peer status
Continuously confirm client requirements for project
Know the industry you are servicing by participating in technical society meetings,
Conferences and other industry-related activities
Responsible for up to $1 million in sales and revenue
Ensure revenue write-downs for the Group are no more than 3% of net revenue
Provide accounting with guidance re invoice preparation and ensure invoices are prepared by 10th working day of the month
Ensure accounts receivable are collected
Approve time sheets and expense reports weekly
Ensure written authorization has been received before starting work
Maintain at least a 2.7 multiplier on projects managed
Ensure all departmental personnel adhere to the requirements of the company QA/QC policies and procedures
Maintain a write-down percentage of 3% or less
Develop project plans to mitigate risks

Nice-to-haves

Healthcare project experience is strongly preferred.

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Benefits

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Professional Development