Project Manager

Job Overview

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Job opening.    

Project Manager

DUBUQUE or DAVENPORT, IOWA

Origin Design is a full-service professional design firm offering architecture, engineering, field services and land survey. We ‎deliver impactful, sustainable solutions to help the clients and ‎communities we work with thrive and grow.

Origin Design is continually seeking highly qualified individuals to enhance and expand our staff to better serve our clients. We are currently hiring a full-time Project Manager for traffic and transportation projects. The position will be based out of our Dubuque or Davenport, Iowa office. Remote locations in the tri-state area may also be considered.

Origin Design emphasizes training and professional development to facilitate personal and professional growth in your career. We’ve worked hard to develop a culture of collaboration and position our employees for success. If you join our team, we will help you grow your skills and encourage your creativity. Your future starts here. #itstartshere #origincrew

Primary Responsibilities.

• Leading the project team to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Negotiate contracts with clients.
• Planning, executing and monitoring the project.
• Identifying and navigating around project risks.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Recognize and manage project priorities.
• Direct project assignments and tasks for staff engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Maintain knowledge of developing and current technology and practices related to the engineering profession.
• Attend public and client meetings.
• Oversee permitting and regulatory requirements such as Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Natural Resources, Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife.
• Oversee and direct preparation and review of plans and specifications for traffic and transportation engineering projects.
• Oversee construction administration, including coordination with contractors and inspectors, requests for information, site observations, pay applications, and submittal reviews.
• Assist with developing relationships with potential new clients.
• Make regular contact and visits with potential new clients to build relationships and to promote Origin Design.
• Make regular contact with and visits to existing clients to maintain relationships, assess Origin Design performance, client satisfaction, and identify upcoming opportunities.
• Document existing and potential client information in company CRM, including tracking contacts and conversations with current and prospective clients.
• Participate in proposal Go/No Go process to provide input on the project and client.

Position Requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communicator.
• Effective planning and organization: Use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Five or more years of experience in a project management or related role.
• Experience managing traffic & transportation projects preferred.

Benefits.

• Work-life balance.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Remote working options.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• ESOP Employee Ownership.
• Strong health care plans.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401k program with employer match.
• Full Employee Assistance Program.
• Gym membership for you and your spouse.
• Health Savings Account with employer match.
• Continuing education.
• Tuition assistance.
• Relocation assistance.

How to Apply.

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

https://origindesign.com/careers.

Origin Design is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.