Project Manager I - CoMET

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community “We care for our communities”
• Integrity “We act with integrity”
• Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”
• Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”
• Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”

Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Project Manager I - CoMET to join our team in Houston, TX. The Project Manager’s primary responsibilities encompass the management of assigned technical projects in construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) and the support of activities required to grow and effectively conduct Raba Kistner, Inc. (RKI) CoMET business. Development and enhancement of new and existing relationships with clients and influencers.  The Project Manager shall be assigned project management responsibilities ranging from scope development, budget and proposal preparation, production work, project/client meetings, project site visits, invoicing and accounts receivable collection. The Project Manager shall support the firm’s objectives of meeting our clients’ expectations in a timely manner while achieving the Corporation’s financial objectives. Other responsibilities include: 

• Serve as Project Manager on CoMET projects including management of projects from the beginning to the end.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to other, technical, clerical and support staff members.
• Coordinate materials testing activities with subcontractors and Raba Kistner’s field staff.
• Prepare laboratory-testing assignments on projects in accordance with the testing program.
• Review field data, laboratory test results for completion of client reports.  
• Submit draft materials testing and engineering reports for review and final reports for co-signature of assigned staff members.
• Depending on experience, the employee may be required to complete a training program to familiarize themselves with field and laboratory operations.
• Perform field observation services in support of the CoMET activities, as well as for construction engineering investigations. 
• Adhere to and support the Raba Kistner Safety program implementation and maintenance. 
• Review prebilling invoices on projects for which the project manager is assigned.
• Prepare proposals as assigned.
• Directly supervises 2 or more employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Actively participate in specific technical and/or professional organizations as directed.
• Contact and follow up with Clients on invoicing and status of payment.
• Within the first six-month period, achieve an average chargeability goal of not less than 85 percent.
• Immediately notify Supervisor and Chief Operating Officer of all potential disputes that may lead to legal claims or litigation.
• As requested, support Chief Operating Officer to settle disputes or defend against litigation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university required. 
• Must have three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the CoMET industry with a range of experience in geotechnical services and one (1) to three (3) years of Project Management Experience.  
• Possess a competent understanding of construction plans and specifications, as well as good, accepted construction practices to be used in the review of assigned engineering reports and construction documents 
• Possess valid driver’s license in applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas is preferrable.

Project Management skills to manage all aspects of small and large projects (proposal development, contract negotiations, and project execution). Possess knowledge of the testing procedures used in a geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory (ASTM, TxDOT, AASTHO, USACE, etc.). 

Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc. Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization. Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. 

While performing the functions of this job, the employee may frequently stand, walk, and drive vehicle short and/or long distances. Regularly sit, talk or hear. Occasionally use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

May be required to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; Frequently work in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level for this position is moderate.

Position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work responsibilities require out of town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices and project locations.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace

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