Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Acts as a representative of the company, and oversees the procurement and development of projects. Impacts the development of the project team and the project, while striving for excellence, demonstrating passion and integrity, empowering others, and collaborating with the team, client, and consultants.

FOCUS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has overall project management responsibility for a variety of projects or project teams, including client contact, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Estimates scope of work.
• Estimates fees; may or may not have input from the Partner in charge.
• Coordinates administrative efforts in collaboration with the administrative team; such as contracts and billing.
• Acts as the point of contact for the client, and develops the relationship with the client.
• Responsible for full execution of the project, and it’s conformance with client needs.
• Communicates with and coordinates between project consultants.
• Reviews project teams’ work and assignments for conformance and guidance.
• Leads project team meetings.
• Tracks the project schedule, process, and progress.
• Mentors Junior Project Managers and empowering them to take on responsibilities of the Project Manager.
• Empowers others.

SKILLS

NOTEWORTHY BEHAVIORS

This job requires connecting with people in a personable, friendly manner. The use of persuasive communication skills to gain the interest and involvement of others in the work process is an important aspect of the job. A sense of urgency is needed, combined with getting work done in complete, accurate detail and in accordance with company standards and policies. The motivation for this position comes from a strong sense of duty and a feeling of responsibility for completing work both quickly and correctly. Follow-up of delegated work must be very thorough. Decision making will be done with the ideas and advice of others, but always carefully and cautiously within the guidelines of established company policy. Selling ideas to others and the ability to mentor and motivate a team are strong aspects of this position.