Senior Project Manager (PE Required - Municipal Finance)

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Irvine, CA
150K-175K Annually
Senior level
Other
The Role
The Senior Project Manager will oversee multiple projects, manage budgets, lead teams, and serve as the main contact for clients to ensure timely project delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location: Harris has offices scattered throughout CA including Sacramento, Concord, Irvine, San Diego, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Ontario.  The ideal candidate would work in a hybrid environment, working one to two days per week out of either our Sacramento, Concord, Irvine, or San Diego offices, with the balance of time working in a suitable home office.
Who We Are

Our Municipal + District Finance team functions in a dynamic, high-energy environment where meeting deadlines is crucial. A successful candidate possesses efficient task and time management skills, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Candidates must be comfortable working under time constraints and on multiple concurrent projects to ensure deadlines are met for our clients. If you're a high-caliber professional driven by excellence and looking for a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, performing work that positively impacts communities, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.
We are looking for a motivated Senior Project Manager to help lead and expand our Municipal + District Finance Team in the areas of Development Impact Fees, Rates and Connection Fees, District Formation and Administration, Stormwater Fees, Development Services, Cost Estimating, Reimbursement Reviews, and Change Order Reviews. The ideal candidate will be a licensed engineer, have strong project management skills and a background in at least one of the following areas; development services, construction management, change order reviews, fee and rate development, assessment districts, cost estimating, or other similar field.
Responsibilities & Duties
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the successful management of projects and for growing and expanding our reimbursement review services which includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities and duties:

  • Provides oversight on multiple concurrent projects to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Independently managing all aspects of projects, including directing work products, interfacing with the client, overseeing junior staff, maintaining project schedules, and monitoring project budgets.
  • Leads reimbursement review projects including change order reviews, oversees the preparation of engineer’s reports, reviews technical studies and masterplans, oversees the preparation of cost estimates, reviews and assists in preparing credit and reimbursement agreements.
  • Leads client and public meetings, including presentations to government/elected officials.
  • Acts as the main point of contact for clients and is responsible for project coordination.
  • Leads, trains, and mentors’ junior staff to complete project assignments.
  • Delivers excellent service to clients with a proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative approach.
  • Leads business development activities such as proposal writing and client interviews.
  • Communicates clearly with supervisor, staff and other colleagues to address both project and staff issues that may arise.

 Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field.  MBA preferred but not required.
  • Licensed Engineer in California with ability to obtain Nevada license
  • A minimum of 12 years of experience, including 4 years managing projects and supervisory experience.
  • Must be an analytical thinker, excellent writer and communicator, well organized and detail oriented.
  • Must be able to use MS Office, including advanced writing (for reports, memos, etc.) and advanced Excel, to prepare and review work products.
  • Ability to manage and lead multiple complex projects, completing projects on time and within budget.
  • Ability to perform QC to ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables, including work of junior-level staff
  • Must be able to multi-task and manage time to meet time-sensitive deadlines, schedules, budgets, interact with clients, manage staff, oversee quality control, and make presentations to stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel within California and Nevada as needed.
  • Ability to cultivate trusted advisor relationships through quality technical service and effective interactions.
  • Ability to lead proposal, pursuits and engage successfully in client management activities.
  • Be proactive, solution-oriented, collaborative, and work well with different team members in an efficient manner.

About Us
Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 290 employee-owners.
Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organize social and team building events.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. This will be dependent on the experience, expertise, and geographic location of the incoming candidate. 
We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Harris & Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.  We invite resumes from all interested and qualified candidates including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Company
HQ: Concord, CA
414 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1974

What We Do

Harris & Associates is a singular source for the many highly experienced professionals needed to deliver today's complex planning, funding, environmental, civil design, and construction projects. We are trusted advisors who understand the interpersonal aspects as well as the technical—who stay ahead of trends and can see what is coming around the corner.

Driven by our shared values to build stronger communities where we live and work, Harris & Associates delivers results for clients across the West Coast in four key markets: education, municipal, transportation, and water.

Make one call to Harris & Associates, and you will see what responsiveness means. That has been the Harris Way since 1974.

It is why public, private, and institutional clients keep coming back. We are sized to keep your project a priority, with a team of over 200 employee owners throughout the West Coast who are passionate about their work—and about making you look heroic in yours.

Learn more at www.weareharris.com.

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