Principal Project Manager

The Principal Project Manager develops, initiates, plans, executes, controls and closes-out projects and scopes of service involving substantial risk and complexity that are generally multi-practice and multi-office in nature.  The Principal PM may coordinate and manage multiple practices in multiple offices to deliver the overall scopes of service for projects of regional and national significance.  Additionally, this position will market and develop business in accordance with the goals of the business plan of the corporation. 

Principal Responsibilities and essential functions 

Project Development 

• Develop and maintain industry relationships to form project teaming relationships. 
• Negotiate teaming relationships with joint venture and/or subconsultants, subcontractors and vendors. 
• Approve commitments for teaming arrangements. 
• Lead the project pursuit decision (go/no-go). 
• Lead in developing and preparing proposals including coordinating with other team members for practice specific input. 
• Lead in presenting proposals to clients and other stakeholders. 
• Negotiate contract scopes and fees. 
• Review and execute contracts and related documents for clients, subcontractors and vendors which conform with in-house counsel requirements. 

Project Initiation and Planning 

• Review and approve the project set-up documentation prepared by other team members. 
• Review and approve file protocols and document control procedures. 
• Review and approve PEP’s. 

Execution 

• Lead project kick-off meetings. 
• Develop, coordinate and efficiently manage the resources to complete the scopes of service involving multiple practices and offices. 
• Coordinate and manage the efforts of subconsultants, sub-contractors and vendors. 
• Prepare project status reports with input from other team members. 
• Maintain communication with internal/external customers and stakeholders, focusing on clients governing bodies, executive managers and project managers, in accordance with the PEP’s. 
• Review and approve adjustments and modifications to WBS’s. 
• Lead, coordinate and manage the QA process in accordance with the GF Quality Management System. 

Control 

• Review and approve project costs through preparing and maintaining cost management reports, Earned Value Analysis (EVA) or other techniques by reviewing project inquires and reports available from BST. 
• Review and approve the preparation and maintenance of project schedules. 
• Identify and control changes in scopes in accordance with the PEP’s. 
• Determine % of scope complete estimates using EVA or other techniques and input into BST. This may require coordination with others. 
• Lead, coordinate and manage the QC process in accordance with the GF Quality Management System. 
• Identify and control risks in accordance with the PEP’s. 
• Manage timely billings, A/R collection and A/P payments. 
• Approve client invoices for billing. 
• Approve subcontractor invoices for payment. 
• Approve budget transfers in BST. 

Project Closeout 

• Supervise project closeout activities. 
• Additional responsibilities may include marketing and business development for the assigned org or business unit through meetings with and presentations to potential clients. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or experience   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent degree, or years of service in lieu of degree. 
• Master’s Degree preferred. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in multiple jurisdictions preferred. 
• PMI, PMP or approved equivalent preferred. 

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or experience   

• 25 + years of industry experience. 
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Must be able to analyze and solve problems efficiently and effectively. 
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 
• Current in ISPE and ISA standards
• Current in cGMP and GXP standards and requirements
• Working knowledge of CFR Title 21 part 11, 21, and 201

At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Camp Hill, PA 
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range:$120,000 - $140,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location