Public Works Project Manager - New Orleans, LA

Ardurra is seeking an experienced and licensed Public Works Project Manager to join our team in New Orleans, LA.

Primary Function:
Manages the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of design engineering or engineering/construction projects playing a major role in project profitability.

This includes major participation in or managing of all activities related to the development of scope and fee project scope during execution, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility.

The Project Manager’s overall objective is to build and maintain a positive client relationship, and to achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project.

Primary Duties: 


* Participates in project scope development and fee preparation.


* Manage the project in accordance with the contracted scope, schedule and fee.


* Forms a project work team and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule.


* Holds regularly scheduled project progress review meetings to ensure that:



* A project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met.


* Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum.


* Resources, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution.

Reviews assigned project(s) during project delivery to assure the continued alignment with project scope, determine work procedures/sequences, and develop schedules, budgets, manning tables, vendor lists, and progress billing points.

Establishes and maintains contractor-client liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project planning, start date, and work progress.

Assists with the supervision of the project team morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts.

Information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time.

Meets with client management as necessary during a project’s terms to resolve issues and at a project’s completion to obtain final client approvals.

Maintains a continuing business relationship with major clients as part of ongoing business development efforts.

Education and Experience Requirements: 


* 4-year engineering degree in from an ABET accredited program.


* 8+ years’ experience in the civil engineering field with some project management experience.


* Extensive design and construction experience in Public Works, Transportation/Roadway, Drainage, and Water/Wastewater.


* Excellent communication skills.


* Strong computer skills a plus including experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.


* Ability to lead design teams and develop new staff as needed to support team growth.


* Proven writing and design skills.


* Self-motivated, tea...