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We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.\nTHE COMPANY\nKCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. 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This role involves managing smaller-scale projects with limited subconsultants and scope, serving as a foundational opportunity for learning and growth under the guidance of Senior Project Managers. The Project Manager V is a key contributor to project success, responsible for coordinating technical staff, managing subconsultants, and liaising with vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution from initiation through completion. Strong organizational skills and an eagerness to develop in a dynamic team environment are essential for this role.\nKey Technical Skills Required:\nGood communication, supervisory and mentoring skills, reliable, attention to details and accuracy are necessary. Valid driver's licenses to travel as needed to project sites, client meetings and growing the business. \nSuccessful candidate will have demonstrated business development and project management experience within the past 2-4 years. \nThe candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to work with a diverse team. \nThe key responsibilities of this role include:\nResponsible for project management, client interaction, and technical and fee proposal preparation within the designated engineering practice. Responsible for the management of projects, development of scopes and budgets, conducting engineering studies and preparing technical reports for a wide variety of high profile projects. Responsible for assisting the engineering practice leader in project budgets and technical deliverables, QA/QC reviews for project or task deliverables, technical and price proposals, communication and interaction with external and internal clients. Other duties will include marketing, business development and expansion of the engineering practice. \nOne or more of the following: 1. In a supervisory capacity a) plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance or b) is responsible for the entire engineering program of limited complexity and scope. The extent of responsbility generally require (3 to 5) subordinate supervisors or team leaders with at least one in comparable position to Project Engineer. 2. As individual researcher or worker, conceives, plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity. 3. As a staff specialist, serves as specialist for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes for an assigned area of responsibility. Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting KCI for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis of program or new programs warranted by such developments. Assists in proposals, negotiations, and presentations. \nProject Management and Leadership:\nManage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.\nDevelop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols.\nDevelop project specific scope of work and contract documents incompliance with client requirements and in alignment with industry standard of care.\nEffectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements.\nMaintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.\nMonitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.\nUphold high-quality standards throughout project 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