Client Implementation Project Manager Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

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The Senior Transportation Project Manager is the highest level in KCI's Project Management career path in our Transportation Practice. Selected candidate will be responsible for leading large-scale, complex transportation projects or multi-project transportation programs. This role provides strategic oversight across a portfolio of roadway or multimodal infrastructure projects, ensuring they align with client goals, regulatory requirements, and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience leading roadway projects in South Florida. 

The key responsibilities of this role include:

Project Management Leadership and Execution:

• Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Under general direction, from the Practice Leader, serves as the lead designer or engineer of record for complex or major highway design and arterial projects
• Effectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements.
• Maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.
• Define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
• Uphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality control processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Identifying and mitigating risks for project(s) and project team(s).
• Knowledge and experience with different project delivery methods and how to deliver successfully.

Training, Development, and Compliance:

• Mentors Project Managers and coordinates with engineers, planners, contractors, and government agencies to deliver cohesive, cost-effective, and timely transportation solutions
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, safety rules and regulations.
• Develop staff including identifying training opportunities, strengths and weaknesses and work with Practice Leader to develop the action plan to add

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Responsible for negotiating contract terms, scope and fees with a client/subconsultant.
• Responsible for developing project schedules from inception to completion. Should be able to recognize areas where tasks can be done concurrently to optimize schedule.
• Develop contracts for clients/ subconsultants.
• Report monthly proposal/business development results to Practice Leader.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (65-75% typical).
• Chart and provide project performance results.
• Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
• Prepare and submit monthly project completion report.
• Prepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and be able to discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings.
• Responsible for project cash management (WIP, A/P and A/R) and providing comments to Finance and Operations monthly.
• Set-up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the Practice L
• Search for ways to improve efficiency while lowering project cost.

Business Development and Marketing:

• Responsible for participating in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements.
• Responsible for identifying new business opportunities, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external groups, developing and organizing proposal teams and promoting KCI's capabilities among existing and prospective clients.
• Assist project closeout with an overall project write up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use.
• Active involvement in at least one industry and/or community organization.

Project Execution and Technical Oversight:

• Fully manage all required project management and technical deliverables required in contract scope of work.
• Compare field data to design plans.
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs as needed.
• Prepare all phases of designs and/or deliverables submitting for approval.
• Utilize OpenRoads Designer, or other design software, to develop detailed roadway design plans, including horizontal and vertical alignments, corridor modeling, cross-sections, earthwork calculations and bid quantities, ensuring compliance with state and federal transportation design standards.
• Read and interpret technical documents required for project execution.
• Make determinations and recommendations to resolve challenges during project implementation or development.
• Maintain knowledge of current Federal, state and/or municipal policies, procedures, and guidelines

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Experience should include a track record of expanding project management duties.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a focus on managing larger-scale projects or programs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, with the ability to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to project management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements effectively.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles to effectively manage project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• Master's Degree in related field (AEC Industry)

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training along with passing the PM Board within 6 months of start date.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.