Senior Portfolio Manager - Buffalo, NY

A Senior Portfolio Manager (SPM) with our company serves as a client account manager and is the primary point of contact for the client and other outside consultants concerning the project(s). As an SPM, you will be fully responsible for the overall development and execution of a portfolio of projects (typically $1MM+ project fee), including project profitability, quality, safety, client satisfaction, controlling available resources, project scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements. Additionally, the SPM possesses broad knowledge, understanding and experience with the standard engineering and construction models including A / E, AEPCM, or Design Build. SPM's provide leadership and organization to the project and instill confidence in the client regarding the project team's abilities. A SPM demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and maintains specific knowledge of planning and scheduling functions and a thorough understanding of contract administration, liability, and safety issues.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Support business and relationship developments activities of the division.
• Create, build, and maintain a portfolio of client accounts within the chemical / refining industry.
• Professional point of contact for client relationships to grow and maintain a client portfolio.
• Coordinate completion of defined work scope for a project between disciplines / locations involved.
• Assist in preparation of project execution strategy and review progress as drawings and specifications are developed and prior to issue for permit and construction.
• Monitor changes in scope / schedule and secures change authorizations, as required.
• Manage project financials, pricing, and cash flow.
• Develop, review, and approve all project management documents including scope development, project costs and schedules, and internal / external communications.
• Develop proposals, project specification / scopes and negotiate final contracts.
• Monitor project costs and quality to ensure the profitability and technical performance of the project and develop innovative actions to correct variances to scope, budget and / or schedule.
• Exercise cost efficient and innovative approaches in the design to save construction costs and improve productivity.
• Anticipate, recognize, and identify key project issues and establishes objectives and priorities in solving them and determines solutions and directs their implementation.
• Prepare periodic reports for the client to track cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Issue regular invoices for contracted work and services payment and follows up on past due invoices.

Education, Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following :

Physical Requirements

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will :

About Us

We were founded in 1950, as a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. We employ the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.

What we Offer

We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Our Learning Center. We provide an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms / changes :

We participate in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran's status.

Applicants with a disability or a disabled veteran may request a reasonable accommodation if he / she is unable or limited in his / her ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our website as a result of his / her disability. The applicant may request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at 317-661-1740.