Senior Project Manager - Airports

Job Description
Our Airports team provides services for a variety of airport projects including paving, grading, buildings, airport lighting, and fuel systems.  As a Senior Project Manager, you would be responsible for managing large projects and/or sophisticated, high-risk projects, and executing program management services for complex, multi-discipline projects for the firm. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, project staffing, mentoring, resource allocation, scope, schedule, project performance, and quality. The senior project manager builds and maintains positive client relationships for the firm while achieving project financial goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large and complex projects across the firm.
Leads and manages cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
Determines scope, complexity, planning, and scheduling requirements of large projects.
Ensures project quality to client and firm standards through the development and implementation of best practices, processes, and tools, including conducting regular project reviews and audits.
Ensures project management excellence through mentoring and training of staff.
Maximizes the pursuit and delivery of major projects, partnering with leaders to take full advantage of the capabilities of our talent from across the firm.
Communicates project status and updates to all stakeholders and ensures all parties are aligned with project goals and timelines.
Manages project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and procurement, to ensure efficient use of resources and successful project outcomes.
Monitors project performance and progress, including tracking project milestones and deliverables, utilizing project management technologies and best practices.
Identifies project performance issues and develops corrective action plans.
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks by identifying obstacles, developing contingency plans, and proactively managing project issues.
Solicits feedback from clients to ensure a high level of client satisfaction and to identify opportunities to improve Olsson’s level of service.
Upholds Olsson’s Project Management Statement of Expectations.
Ensures compliance with safety requirements for project staff working on-site.
We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Fayetteville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, North Kansas City, Overland Park, Des Moines or St. Louis offices.