Program Project Manager Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the overall management of assigned projects. This position manages all land surveyors, field coordinator, and survey/CADD technicians assigned to the project. S/he manages the day-to-day-operations including proposals/estimates, workload and distribution, and invoicing. The project manager is required to work closely with the project team to transition the project seamlessly from one phase to the next. This position must also be able to perform all the duties and responsibilities of a land surveyor. The Office Manager is highly organized and able to multi-task. This work requires considerable judgment and tact when coordinating necessary procedures with management, marketing, and administration.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (Work assignments may vary depending on the office's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the manager.)

• Responsible for maintaining clear and timely communications, professionalism, and morale throughout the internal and external project team. Ensures timely reports of project status to branch office.
• Provides leadership to staff and project team members; establishes clear performance standards, motivates, and obtains cooperation by providing effective and timely feedback for staff and team member’s performance.
• Contributes to the financial growth by cost effective operations of projects.
• Ensures effective project management by allocating manpower and resources for work in the project team to be completed on time, within budget and meeting quality control guidelines. This includes ensuring that employees assigned to the project are productively employed to the maximum extent practical and that all work performed is profitable.
• Ensures continued development of self and staff capabilities for the project team through programs which enhance technical, management, and communication skills.
• Prepares proposals for work assigned by the branch office. Reviews and recommends contracts for signature to management. Ensures all assigned contracts are negotiated to provide maximum profitability consistent with overall corporate objectives. Approves all project schedules and contract budgets for the assigned projects. Ensures contract budgets are met and estimates are complete and updated as conditions change. Monitors projects’ profitability.
• Signs off on all plans, reports and other work products generated by the assigned projects which require a duly authorized signature. Ensure limited liability by staying alert to legal implications related to the branch office.
• Responsible for maintaining client relationships and aiding business development manager in development of prospective clients in their geographic market.
• Responsible for building and enhancing the corporate image by active participation in appropriate organizations and maintains significant contact with current and potential clients.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Autocad, word processing, and spreadsheet programs.
• Contributes to the overall team efforts by completing other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Knowledge of:
• AutoCAD with Civil 3D, Trimble (TBC and TGO) and Topcon (Civil Suite, SurvCE) capabilities desirable;
• Principles and techniques of employee supervision, training and evaluation;
• PMI Rules and Personnel Policies/Procedures.
• PMI DrugFree Workplace Policy
• PMI Safety Policies and Procedures
• PMI Hiring and Firing Procedures
Skill in:
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and municipal regulations, codes, and specifications;
• Knowledge of Virginia’s Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM);
• Performing mathematical calculations requiring probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry;
• Interpreting construction plans and specifications, maps, plats and legal descriptions;
• Communicating both orally and in writing for effective interface with clients, contractors, staff and management;
• Directing, supervising, training, and evaluating performance of assigned staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A professional land surveyors license is preferred or equivalent project management experience.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: PMI has offices in different geographical locations. We workshare which may mean temporary assignments to other offices’ projects that, in turn, may require travel. While we make every attempt to balance individuals’ personal schedules, this travel may be unexpected and require weekend stays. This position requires up to 20% travel time outside of area and overnight. The travel may be for work-related duties or training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Licenses and Certificates: All positions require a valid Drivers license at the time of application/promotion. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
• Rapid Gate Pass: All positions may require access to federally owned bases and the ability to obtain a Rapid Gate Pass for entrance. This pass requires a background check. The Fail Criteria for background screening can be found at: http://www.rapidgate.com/faqs/whatfailcriteriabackgroundscreeningconductedunderrapidgateprogram.
• Physical/Sensory Requirements: oAll positions require the ability to work outdoors in extremes of heat, cold and inclement weather, with exposure to dust, dirt, wind, construction activities and materials, and to traverse rough terrain on foot.
• All positions may encounter harmful/poisonous wildlife and plant materials. oAll positions lift 25 pounds frequently and regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Education Requirements: oHigh School Diploma or GED required
• Age Requirements: 18 years of age
• Equipment:
• Steel toe boots
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
• Exempt, salaried position
• Reports to Branch Manager

This classification specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the classification and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the classification perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.