Project Manager, SUE at CobbFendley in Frisco, Texas

Job Description:

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.



Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career?At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

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  New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm


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  Development Opportunities //Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources


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  Compensation + Benefits //Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs


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  Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases


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  Winter Holiday //Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays


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  Community Engagement //CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendleyis seeking aProject Managerin our
Frisco, Texasoffice.




EXPERIENCE + KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITY (KSA)




Emerging //Basic understanding and minimal practical experience; requires guidance and supervision. 4+ years of professional experience within Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), including 1 year under the tutelage of a SUE Project Manager I+.

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  Knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software (i.e., Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, etc.), and quality management required.


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  Skills including leadership, communication, time, risk, quality and financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving required.


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  Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy required.


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  Quality Level D (QL “D”) – Information is determined primarily from the review and documentation of existing second-party information, such as Utility records, historical project records, permits, verbal accounts, existence of service, visual indicators, and/or One-Call markings, put into context with any other information in possession during a Utility Investigation.


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  Quality Level C (QL”C”) – Data determined by correlating underground Utility Segments from existing second-party information to observable and measurable visible Utility Features.


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  Quality Level B (QL “B”) – Also known as “designating”, this data is determined by correlating appropriate geophysical interpretations indicating a Utility Segment or Utility Feature with other pertinent information in hand to determine the best positional Documentation for the Utility Segment. The horizontal accuracy of the surveyed position (either the location of the instrument or a mark on the ground for later survey) shall be 0.2 ft (60 mm) or better to reduce the survey aspect of the compounding error.


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  Quality Level A (QL “A”) – Also known as “locating”, this quality level determined by physically exposing an unobservable Utility Feature or Utility Segment (essentially making it observable) and documenting its spatial extent and characteristics with a high degree of accuracy. Conventional accuracies shall be 0.1 ft (30 mm) vertical and to 0.2 ft (60 mm) horizontal for the measurements of the outside limits of the Utility Feature or Utility Segment that is exposed.

COMPLEXITY + DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Responsible for the success of certain tasks in part of a moderate project. *Must be listed as a Task Manager in Vantagepoint and may not be responsible for direct invoicing and billing to clients.

Independently performs most assignments with oversight and instruction from supervisor and project managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management //

Develop a working knowledge of weekly budget report in Vantagepoint.

Assist in the preparation of scope of work (SOW) and levels of effort (LOE) for proposals for authorizations.

Assist in the preparation of invoices and advise project managers of outstanding payments, including coordination with accounting.

Corporate Compliance + Risk Assessment //

Assist and familiar with the contract and subcontract review process through the Contracts Department and appropriate filing and adhere to jurisdictional requirements and company-established signature matrix protocol.

Follow company-established QA/QC process and project safety plans.

Communication + Collaboration //

Communicate and collaborate within the department, other disciplines and regions, and corporate resources.

Ensure meeting minutes are logged and send to respective parties.

Assist with marketing requests including but not limited to requests for qualifications (RFQ), proposals, resumes, etc.

Client + Internal Satisfaction //

Adhere to project schedules set by the client.

Attend meetings with supervisors and complete requests as assigned.

Be responsive and accessible and assist with addressing problems and concerns timely.

People Development //

Provide feedback on staff performance to management periodically including for annual evaluation.

Assist with recruiting project team members.

May give direction to support staff assigned to project(s) by supervisor and project manager(s).

Technical //

Familiar with ASCE 38-22 and 75-22.

Understands progression of SUE work as it relates to design phases (0-10% \u003d QL D, 10-30% \u003d QL C&B, 30-60% \u003d QL A).

Assists with proposal (scope & fee) preparation for small proposals.

Understands SUE field processes and SUE Quality Levels.

Understands plan reading / as-builts for some utility systems.

Perform review of Field vs. Record data and assist with the development of a SUE Plan set / Final Report.

Has basic CADD (AutoCad and/or MicroStation) experience.

Understands basic records research: utilizing 811 system to obtain records, local and national databases for utility info such as NPMS.

Comfortable interacting with client project staff.

Sets SUE projects up in VP.

Coordinates support vendors such as lane closure and hydro vac subcontractors.

Assigns work to CAD technicians.

Works with SUE field leads to reconcile field discrepancies.

Prepares initial draft SUE deliverables.

Is comfortable working in the SUE Collector Dashboard Map and can export SUE field sketches and photos to KMZ files for clients.

COBBFENDLEY CHARACTERISTICS

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  We Collaborate // with a professional attitude making communication a priority.


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  We Commit // to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.


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  We Build Communities // by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS + ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS



Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required.

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  Seated and Standing Position.Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.


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  Mobility.Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.


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  Neck Movement.Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.


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  Repetitive Motion.Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.


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  Arm Movement.Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.


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  Object Handling.Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.


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  Cognitive Requirements.Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.


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  Office Conditions.Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.


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  Outdoor Conditions.Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures). Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.


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  Safety and Equipment Use.Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with use of hand and power tools.


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  Driving and Vehicle Use.May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.

EXPECTED WORK HOURS

• This is a full-time position, generally 40 hours per week, however, hours may fluctuate depending on department needs including the use of overtime.


• CobbFendley’s standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST. Generally, employees receive a 1-hour unpaid lunch break free of duty. Please note, operating hours and lunch hours may differ based on project workload, primarily for field staff.

WORK LOCATION FLEXIBILTY

• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule once the training period is complete as established by the department.
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY



At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer, interested in qualified candidates with the requisite employment authorization eligibility to work in the United States. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MISCELLANEOUS

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  Pre-Employment Screenings.All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records). CobbFendley complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding said screenings. Unless and only to the extent state or federal law limits CobbFendley’s drug-testing requirements for initial hiring, all candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment drug screening verification which may include a panel drug test for use of marijuana and other substances that may be lawful under state law but unlawful under federal law. A positive result may lead to disqualification of candidacy or termination from employment to the extent permitted by law. CobbFendley reserves all rights with respect to its drug-testing, other pre-employment screenings, and workplace policies and procedures.


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  External Recruiting Agencies.CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.


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  Work Authorization + Sponsorship.Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind.


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  Applicant Accommodations.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of CobbFendley to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for the Company. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department at 713.462.3242 orHR@cobbfendley.com.

Drug-Free Workplace Conditions




Medication Disclosure:


Employees and job applicants shall receive notice of the most common medications, either by brand name, common name, or chemical name, that may alter or affect a drug test. A list of such medications shall be developed by the Agency for Health Care Administration.



Contesting Positive Results:


An employee or job applicant who receives a positive confirmed drug test result may contest or explain the result to the employer within 14 days after written notification of the positive test result.



Responsibility to Notify the Laboratory:


The employee or job applicant has the responsibility to notify the testing laboratory of any administrative or civil actions brought pursuant to this section.



List of Drugs for Testing:



A list of all drugs for which the employer will test can be supplied upon request, described by brand names or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names.



Right to Consult the Testing Laboratory:



Employees and job applicants are notified of their right to consult the testing laboratory for technical information regarding prescription and nonprescription medication. Apply Now