Senior Project Manager, Land Development

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee major projects for our clients Land Development team in Calgary.

The Senior Project Manager will generate opportunities and successfully pursue higher fee value projects from an established portfolio of existing client contacts. They will consistently utilize multiple internal resources on their projects and is a significant contributor to their division’s financial success. They provide coaching, guidance and training to less experienced PMs, provide oversight of the work being done by those PMs and provide feedback on performance and development to senior management. They coordinate closely with senior leadership on annual resource planning and aligns their opportunity generation and pursuit with the Division’s goals and Corporate strategy. The SPM may continue performing engineering work while in this role, in coordination with the leadership team. Generally, they utilize a broader group of resources to get work done, reflecting the increased project load, responsibilities and invoicing objectives of the senior position.

Proposal Preparation

• Evaluate RFPs and supporting documents to define scope and schedule parameters, risk profile and contract requirements for alignment with division goals and corporate strategy

• Coordinate with the Proposal Team in the scheduling, preparation and completion of proposal documentation

• Liase with, and solicit fee proposals from subconsultants, in accordance with current processes and procedures

• Develop win strategies specific to pursuits

• Prepare schedule of effort estimates for labour, subconsultants and disbursements

• Undertake final proposal documents quality review prior to submission

Client Management

• Maintain regular communications with clients, including progress updates, timely responses to inquiries and potential scope/budget/schedule changes

• Prepare for and attend project meetings, including presenting to the client, the broader project team and/or external stakeholders, when required.

• Strengthen relationships with existing client contacts and pursue the development of new strategic business relationships

Project Management

• Coordinate with the DM and other PMs to secure the required engineering resources necessary to complete your project deliverables on schedule

• Proactively plan and coordinate the activities and documentation required of the resources working on your projects

• Monitor the progress of the work for adherence to the schedule and budget and adjust the plan accordingly, when required

• Coordinate with subconsultants and monitor their monthly progress for adherence to the schedule

• Record and distribute accurate minutes for project meetings in a timely manner

• Provide feedback on project staff members working on your projects relating to performance evaluations

• Ensure quality control procedures are completed throughout the project lifecycle, per our clients Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP)

Project Manager Coaching

• Review RFPs PMs to inform the Go/No-Go process

• Review proposal documents for completeness, quality and accuracy

• Assist PMs in the development of opportunity specific win strategies

• Provide guidance to PMs on strengthening client relationships and how to forge new, strategic business relationships

• Review monthly invoicing with PMs to identify budget variations and guide them through the development of action plans to address the issues

• Provide guidance to PMs on the collection of aging accounts receivables

Other Duties

• Continue developing technical proficiency, including active participation in the production of project deliverables and formal professional development opportunities

• Continue building your professional network by attending and participating in external committees, professional practice groups, association events, industry events and similar

• Abide by company established policies and procedures

• Understand and comply with the company Safety Program and all safety policies, safe work practices, safe job procedures and safety rules

• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree or diploma from an accredited institution

• Registered as a practicing professional with the local governing body of jurisdiction

• Minimum of ten years of progressive division related experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in a project management role with a complete understanding of project management principles, processes and project delivery metrics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of desktop productivity applications such as Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing in a professional setting • Extensive experience delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders

• Extensive experience in client management in a professional consulting environment, including resolving conflict with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to convey technical information to various audiences with differing levels of understanding • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver required outputs to specified timelines, at times working concurrently on several different projects

• Positive attitude and dependable with the ability to work cooperatively and productively in a multidisciplinary team environment

•Strong background in forecasting, data analytics and trend identification

• Demonstrated leadership skills leading project teams, including conflict resolution, negotiation, coaching and training

• Proven experience in business development activities, including proposal writing, effective client management and relationship building

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva | nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca