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Land Development Project Manager

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$92K - $119K/yr

The Project Manager will be an organized project partner who will lead team members in the ... Serve as an expert witness in litigation, providing expert testimony and technical analysis.

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What is an expert project manager?

Expert Project Managers are highly experienced professionals responsible for leading and coordinating complex projects within an organization. They oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion, ensuring that all objectives are met on time and within budget. Expert Project Managers also manage teams, communicate with stakeholders, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle. Their extensive experience allows them to handle large-scale or high-stakes projects that require advanced leadership and problem-solving skills.

What does an expert project manager do?

An Expert Project Manager plays a crucial role in facilitating collaboration among diverse teams, such as engineering, marketing, and finance, to ensure project milestones are met efficiently. They coordinate regular meetings, establish clear communication channels, and proactively resolve conflicts or bottlenecks that may arise during the project lifecycle. By leveraging their experience, they help define roles and responsibilities, set expectations, and foster a results-oriented team culture, ultimately driving projects to successful completion.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an expert project manager?

To thrive as an Expert Project Manager, you need advanced project management knowledge, leadership skills, and typically a degree in business or a related field, often supported by certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2. Proficiency with project management software like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana, as well as budgeting and reporting tools, is essential. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills set top project managers apart. These abilities ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and with strong team alignment and client satisfaction.

What is the difference between Expert Project Manager vs Project Coordinator?

AspectExpert Project ManagerProject Coordinator
CredentialsPM certifications (PMP, CAPM), relevant experienceEntry-level certifications, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, strategic planningSupports project tasks, coordinates schedules
Industry UsageUsed across industries for complex projectsSupports project teams in various industries

The Expert Project Manager typically holds advanced certifications and manages complex projects, while the Project Coordinator provides support and assists in project execution. Both roles are essential but differ in responsibility level and scope.

Land Development Project Manager

North Kansas City, MO • On-site

$92K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Description:

Land Development Project Manager (PM)


McClure is currently searching for a skilled Project Manager to help live our mission of Making Lives Better through our growing Development team. The PM will be the primary point on a variety of highly visible and critical projects for the organization. A successful PM will demonstrate past success in team technical/design leadership and the ability to mentor/develop less experienced team members.

The Project Manager will be an organized project partner who will lead team members in the development and production of deliverables which meet McClure’s high-quality standards. The PM will also help develop the technical/design abilities of team members.

This role will be seen as a technical thought leader amongst their peers internally and externally. The Senior Project Engineer will pursue innovation, challenge existing processes, and be an encouraging resource.


General Responsibilities:

70% Team Support

Support the Vice President or Team Leader with tasks such as:

  • Participation in monthly meetings with leadership to review team progress, discuss concerns, and identify successes.
  • Frequent communication to leadership as necessary based on project/team needs.

Support Team Leaders and Project Managers with tasks such as:

  • Frequent communication and coordination with Project Managers and Engineers.
  • Participating in project specific design review and milestone meetings.
  • Lead the project delivery team by delegating technical/design tasks and coaching those involved.
  • Lead QA/QC processes for projects and advise on necessary team-wide changes.
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control on reports, plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Assist in identifying project milestones and dependencies.
  • Independently lead design team schedules, budgets and staffing while coordinating/communicating with the Project Manager.
  • Implement team specific project delivery processes such as work breakdown structures.
  • Coordinate with outside disciplines.
  • Document, review and implement lessons learned.
  • Assess skills of technical team members, assist to address weaknesses.

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and experience through knowledge transfer to members of the Team.


10% Industry Innovation and Thought Leadership

  • Research and review feasibility of industry developments and advancements.
  • Help lead the industry by speaking publicly on behalf of McClure about projects, initiatives or innovations.
  • Organize internal and external training opportunities for the team.
  • Serve as an expert witness in litigation, providing expert testimony and technical analysis.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and professionals on multi-disciplinary projects.

10% Client Support

  • Participate in client meetings such as project kick off, design review, construction progress or project specific technical meetings as required.
  • Proactively communicate complex issues and solutions.
  • Build a relationship of trust with all clients.

10% Other Duties as Assigned


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform the role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.

  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with all team members.
  • Strong understanding of engineering systems, construction techniques, and industry standards
  • Ability to manage a fair workload by managing priorities.
  • Strong knowledge of professional liability, quality procedures, and other Engineering/Technical skills.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups of people.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering.
  • Proven track record of mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
  • General computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PDF).

McClure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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