What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Insight Global?
This position is responsible for the overall results of the branch office. This position manages all land surveyors, project managers, field coordinator, and survey/CADD technicians located in that branch. S/he manages the day-to-day-operations including proposals/estimates, workload and distribution, and invoicing. The office manager is required to work closely with the project managers 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 and project manager. 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 branch office. Ensures timely reports of office status to main 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 branch office.
- Ensures effective project management by allocating manpower and resources for work in the branch office to be completed on time, within budget and meeting quality control guidelines. This includes ensuring that employees in the branch office 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 branch office through programs which enhance technical, management, and communication skills.
- Prepares proposals for work to be performed by the branch office. Reviews and recommends contracts for signature to management. Ensures all contracts for the branch office are negotiated to provide maximum profitability consistent with overall corporate objectives. Approves all project schedules and contract budgets for the branch office. 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 branch office 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.
