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Bowman Water Resources Project Manager - Lakewood, CO in Lakewood, Colorado
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Water Resources Project Manager to join our team in Lakewood, CO.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
Apply administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned projects to ensure their successful and timely completion within the allocated budget. Focus will be on leading the Water Resources portion of projects and expectation is, will be an expert in the design of storm drainage facilities with strong knowledge of Mile High Flood District requirements.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
- Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
At the Operational and Company Level
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
Do the Work
Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets and cost estimates.
Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specification, plans, estimates and reports for projects.
Have expertise in latest HEC software and have knowledge of FEMA process for CLOMR/LOMR's.
Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
Responsible for the monitoring and management of work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts.
Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of large land/site development and/or civil engineering work.
Maintain close relationships with clients to resolve all project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
Assist and in some cases lead marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
Assist team leader in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
Supervise work of project personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
Liaise with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects.
Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems including field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, detailed review of design computations done by others and general coordination of design aspects.
Review job cost sheets and assist with preparation of monthly billings.
Success Metrics and Competencies
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
Qualifications
Seven or more (7+) years of experience within the A/E industry to include years of project management. Expertise within the water resource field with a focus on storm water management, design and drainage reports.
Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, land surveying, planning, or related discipline required at time of employment.
Registered professional in field of expertise within the state of Colorado or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of being hired.
Thorough understanding of business and financial principles in a consulting business as well as municipal codes and regulations.
A proven track record of innovation, leadership, and creativity.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $95,000 - $120,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
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Job Description Disclaimer
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman 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 protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.
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