Technical Project Manager II - 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 Technical Project Manager II - CoMET to join our team in Austin, TX. The Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage construction materials testing (CoMET) projects and solve construction related issues in a timely and accurate manner within the specified budget. This will include coordinating and participating in field observations; classification and characterization of construction materials’ physical properties; assignment of laboratory and field tests; interpretation of engineering data; performing engineering calculations, preparation of engineering reports, and peer review of field and test reports. Additional important responsibilities include the efficient and economical use of company resources in the analyses and solution of engineering problems; preparation of forensic, engineering and test reports; managing assigned personnel; and training and monitoring of construction materials technicians in the laboratory and field.

Other responsibilities include:

• Serve as Project Manager, Construction Materials Engineering on CoMET projects including project management from the beginning to the end of the project.
• Complete projects and reports in a timely and accurate manner within the specified budget.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to other professional, technical, clerical and support staff members.
• Perform CoMET consulting activities as required on company projects and working in unison with staff members in the designated office and other offices.
• Coordinate materials testing activities with subcontractors and Raba Kistner’s field staff.
• Prepare laboratory-testing assignments on projects in accordance with the testing program.
• Analyze field data, laboratory test results, perform engineering calculations and provide required opinions/recommendations for completion of client reports. 
• Submit draft materials testing and engineering reports for review and final reports for co-signature of assigned staff members.
• Perform field observation services in support of the CoMET activities, as well as for construction engineering investigations. 
• Assist the designated office in expanding the scope and technological level of excellence currently provided in our engineering, environmental and construction materials services.
• Adhere to and support the Raba Kistner Safety program implementation and maintenance. 
• Participate in growth efforts by establishing and managing key client relationships and involving other technical staff in the division's growth. 
• Serve as “sales engineer/company representative” while working with clients and professional organizations.
• Prepare proposals as assigned.
• Actively participate in specific technical and/or professional organizations as directed.
• Review and approve pre-bill invoices on CoMET projects and others as required.
• 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 65 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 other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university required. 
• Must possess Professional Engineer’s (PE) license in the State of Texas. If the P.E. licenses is obtained from a different state, P.E. license should be obtained in the State of Texas within six months of hiring.
• 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

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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