Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A Day in the Life of a Project Manager at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

A project manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, executing, and controlling/monitoring of the scope of services, budget, schedule, deliverables, and resources to accomplish the project objectives.

The responsibilities of the Project Manager (PM) include:

• Collaborate with technical staff within the Practice Areas
• Interact with construction contractors, their staff, and subcontractors
• Guide and participate in assembling reports, plans, specifications, and other contract documents
• Meet with clients to take detailed project scoping briefs and clarify the specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Plan and conduct project team meetings, both internal and external
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Technical Skills:

• Can demonstrate knowledge of accrual-based revenue recognition process and has ability to read and understand project budget/financial reports
• Can generate scope and fee for single task professional service agreements
• Can demonstrate understanding of earned value methodology
• Can demonstrate understanding of basic accounting terms
• Has demonstrated commitment to quality control procedures
• Demonstrates understanding of billing and accounts receivables procedures
• Has completed a training program focused on Project Management

Soft Skills:

• Must be able to communicate technical concepts to engineers, clients, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases and be able to effectively work with and manage project staff
• Must have proven ability to comfortably speak publicly and interact positively with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in technical task management or acting as an assistant project manager
• Familiarity with collaboration and time management software tools or ability to learn them
• Experience with project process workflow
• Advanced time management and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Project
• Excellent project team and client-facing communication skills

Working at Hanson:

• Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices
• Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignments
• Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project demands and deadlines

Salary range: $145,000 - $165,000

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Performance bonuses

• 401(k) with matching contribution

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Comprehensive health & well-being plans

• Financial wellness plans

• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars

• Leadership training

• Lunch & learn development sessions

• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

• Mentorship opportunities

• Award-winning internship program

• Employee recognition

• And so much more!

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