Project Manager

Volanno is seeking a Project Manager that can assist in our clients construction and deployment of a new radio system for operations, maintenance, and first responders across the greater Washington, DC area. The radio system has elements that exist above ground, below ground, and within various transportation vehicles. The project manager (PM) role would focus on the above ground elements of the radio system.  The PM would assist in the planning, scheduling and controlling of preliminary and final designs, construction, and systems implementation.  The PM would be responsible for coordinating the work of construction engineers and construction inspectors.  The PM works under limited supervision following client policies, departmental guidelines and procedures, referring exceptions to the lead Project Manager, or upper management.

Job Duties:-

•Coordinates the review of scope of work for final designs prepared by General Consultants; prepares independent cost estimates for the final design effort and negotiates contacts with General Consultants to perform the final design.

•Directs and controls the consultants during the design and planning phases of a construction project by reviewing and analyzing designs, drawings, life-cycle costs and specifications. Controls and coordinates technical reviews of shop and working drawings for projects. Confers periodically with contractors, consultants and Authority officials concerning construction plans, specifications, costs, unusual conditions, and work coordination.

•Analyzes design and construction change orders, claims and supplemental agreements; assists in negotiating changes with the section design consultants and contractors.

•Recommends appropriate changes in contractor schedules to ensure completion of the project within time constraints and reviews and recommends variations from plans and specifications. Prepares activity reports to describe the changes to the project.

•Develops or obtains engineering and administrative data necessary for the planning, scheduling, and control of the project. Controls design costs and schedules for assigned sections.

•Secures approvals from Authority operating department on final design as well as construction contract documents; schedules presentations for the consultants to brief Authority operating department at the preliminary, intermediate, and final submittals of the final design; and obtains operating department's approval of the construction contract documents prior to advertisement of contract.

•Makes timely field inspections to ensure effective performance of construction activities and conformance with plans and specifications. Investigates and analyzes field, cost, reliability, and safety problems. Develops and implements engineering solutions to the problems identified.

•Reviews and updates construction records and reports periodically to ensure effective control of project information. Reviews, analyzes and prepares the documentation required for staff summaries.

•Supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided. Maintains sound employee/union relations while upholding the rights and interests of management.

•Establishes work plans for subordinates against which they will be measured and conducts performance evaluations of subordinates based upon these work plans.

•Attends or conducts meetings including construction coordination meetings to ensure effective project control.

•Prepares project-related correspondence to consultants, contractors, other Authority departments and outside agencies to ensure proper documentation for major capital projects.

•Prepares timely and accurate budget information for procurement actions.

•Assumes the duties of Project Manager as required to ensure project management and leadership for

major capital projects

For a candidate to be successful in this role it would be beneficial to have experience with transportation, construction, and/or deployment of radio systems.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical), Architecture, Construction

Management, Project management, Planning or a related field

• In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a High School Diploma and four (4) years of experience in

engineering, design, planning, architecture, or construction project management, in addition to

the experience stated below, will be considered

· A minimum of eight (8) years demonstrated progressively responsible experience, preferably in the transit or rail industry; and/or effectively negotiating with outside contractors/consultants; and/or supervising a professional engineering, trade staff (e.g. electrics, mechanics, technicians, welders, or similar), and other technical staff

Minimum Certification/Licensure:

•Valid Driver’s License

•Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 2, within six (6) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Planning or a related field

Volanno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, social or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Volanno will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.