Job Title: Senior Project Manager / Client Relationship Manager I - Mechanical or Electrical Background (PE License Preferred)
Experience: Minimum of 10 years
Location: Tampa, Florida
Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Client Relationship Manager with a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, preferably holding a PE license. This role will be pivotal in overseeing and managing projects primarily within the healthcare sector, with additional focus on higher education, K-12, federal government, and stadium projects.
Responsibilities:
Management:
- Facilitate communication between clients, project team members, owners, and architects by attending meetings and documenting critical issues.
- Monitor project budgets and ensure alignment with man-hour allocations; adjust schedules as necessary.
- Identify, negotiate, and manage fees for additional services required during project execution.
- Develop and nurture business relationships crucial to project success; actively engage in business development activities with current clients.
- Validate project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders, collaborating with the Client Relationship Manager (CRM) or Location Leader when necessary.
- Assist in financial planning by negotiating fees, preparing proposals, and participating in budgeting processes, coordinating with CRM or Location Leader as appropriate.
- Aid in developing project staffing plans and preliminary man-hour budgets with the Senior Project Manager (PM), CRM, Department Head, or Location Leader as applicable.
Technical:
- Hold a technical or bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines, supplemented by ten years of practical experience on similar projects.
- Possess Professional Engineer licensure.
- Preferably have experience in healthcare building design.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, methodologies, project approaches, and system designs.
- Basic accounting knowledge is necessary for budget creation and maintenance.
- Comfortable interacting directly with clients.
Market & Project Experience:
- Focus on healthcare markets, with additional experience in higher education, K-12, the federal government, and stadiums considered advantageous.
- Experience with hospitals/healthcare projects, encompassing new builds, renovations, and rehabilitations.
- Experience in federal government, higher education, and stadiums would be beneficial.
Education and Licenses:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage extensive project management skills alongside technical expertise in mechanical or electrical engineering. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, driving project success through effective client engagement, meticulous budget management, and strategic business development efforts.