Design Project Manager
Posted by Rock Solid Trail Contracting on 10/17/2024
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Bike, Outdoor
Job Categories: Management, Management - Team, Trail Management
Company Type: Recreation
State: AR
City: Bentonville
Country: United States
Required Experience: 3 - 5 years
Contact Phone: jobs@rocksolidtrails.com
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER
Position Title: Project Manager - Design Department
Reports to: Aaron Rogers, President
Employment Status: Full- Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Effective Date: ASAP
POSITION SUMMARY
From concept to completion, the Design Project Manager executes all aspects of client projects,
ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with technical and contractual requirements,
schedules and budgets. The Design Project Manager oversees and coordinates activities for the Design
Team. Position will provide the leadership, planning, organization, direction, coordination, and control
to meet the client and business objectives on all projects assigned.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
? Supporting Rock Solid Trail Contracting, LLC ownership and staff in creating/managing trail projects,
plans and designs.
? Ensure on-time delivery of project/production commitments to key stakeholders by overseeing project
planning, scheduling, budgeting, effective communication, and implementation of trail design projects.
? Manage communications and relationships between Rock Solid and its clients, serving as primary point
of contact for clients for all assigned projects. Ensures technical and contractual requirements,
schedules and budgets are disseminated to all functional teams.
? Lead the project proposal process, with assistance from the team.
? Prepare project labor schedule and budget schedule for all projects assigned to the design department
Set meetings with and coordinate activities of the design team for each project assigned.
? Work with the design or fabrication team to formulate design alternatives with a solution based
approach.
? Implement and utilize project checklists to ensure proper adherence to flow of project progress and
documentation.
? Comply with the assigned project budget, labor schedule, and guidelines for scope of work
? Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to project
execution.
? Prepare and secure approval of all change orders.
? Monitor progress billing according to preset project milestones.
? Review and interpret proposed designs, drawings, and fabrication specifications for appropriateness to
required function and/or company standard.
? Prepare the Designers labor schedule for all scheduled projects.
? Perform quality control/construct-ability printing to ensure that the work is performed according to the
company standards.
? Performs other duties as assigned and needed to ensure successful project completion.
TIME AND TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:
? For the first year this position is expected to occupy 40 hours per week. This position is expected to be
full time.
? Travel, as necessary, to project sites may occur as needed in pursuit of stated objectives and goals of a
given project
? Reports to: Aaron Rogers, President
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
? Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Landscape
Architecture or design-related field required.
? Experience in reading, understanding and complying with contracts is a key talent.
? Three to five years of demonstrated experience as a Project Manager in a design and/or consulting
environment.
? A background in (or a combination of) bike optimized trails and bike parks, business management,
construction management, engineering (civil engineering being a plus), and/or landscape architecture.
? Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once.
? Demonstrated knowledge in utilizing (or managing production staff utilizing) technology programs such
as Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Products, GIS, Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar mapping and CAD
software as applicable.
? Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Windows.
? Demonstrated ability to effectively guide, mentor, coordinate or direct, multiple employees across
multiple states.
? Ability to read, analyze, and interpret prints, financial and job cost reports.
? Ability to respond to common inquiries or clarifications from customers, regulatory agencies, or
members of the business community.
? Excellent knowledge of the outdoor recreation and professional trailbuilding industry and trends
impacting the business.
? Excellent customer service orientation, problem solving & interpersonal skills.
? Excellent oral and written communication skills.
? Demonstrated ability to interface with clients and advocate for client needs in a professional manner.
? Must be able and willing to hike into the jobsite on uneven and rough terrain as required for inspection
and site surveys.
