Senior Project Manager, Energy & Gas

Job Description

Why are you interested?

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, experienced property damage consultant to lead a new business line in the Energy & Gas sector based out of the DBI Houston office. Candidates will find this position a healthy balance of autonomy and support to lead ‘a business within the business’, while working alongside national experts under an industry leading brand.

Who is DBI?

Founded in 2002, the DBI team specializes in the evaluation of damaged structures. DBI’s construction experts provide independent recommendations and analysis to clients in the insurance and legal industry. In a complex industry, the company’s mission is to bring clarity to every client served by DBI through hard evidence, expertise, and accuracy.

What is the role?

The Senior Project Manager plans, directs and provides oversight of construction consulting projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that DBI goals and objectives are accomplished within schedule and budget parameters. The position requires considerable judgment and is expected to function effectively with minimal direct supervision.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leader

• Lead all aspects of revenue generation and project execution for business line under the "DBI way".
• Obtain new clients through strategic marketing efforts in partnership with local Business Development team.
• Organize and manage a project team, team workload, and project schedules.
• Build effective relationships to drive repeat clients and inspire team member retention.

Expert

• Negotiate and finalize the scope and terms of each project.
• Resolve complex technical issues as they arise. Identify risk exposures and their order of magnitude.
• Develop project estimates, bids, and proposals on a timely and efficient basis.
• Ensure the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Perform all other duties as necessary.

DBI

• Consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity and the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Commits to continuous improvement and professional development for self and team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Project Management or related field required. Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in project management within construction and/or property insurance related fields. Energy & Gas expert witness testimony experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel +/- 30% based upon the location of assignments.
• Thrives working in a fast-paced environment, both in the office and on project sites.
• Experience working with Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and Primavera or MS Projects.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Motivated, detail oriented, and ready to take on challenges.
• Self-directed with the ability to be an effective team leader and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Proven organizational and communication skills with exemplary time management.
• Technically astute and strategic in thinking.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our business requires work to be performed at the site of the property damage, including locations where disasters or catastrophes have previously occurred.

This team member may be required to work in elevated areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, and balance. During busy periods, this may require evening, overnight, and/or weekend travel and work.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

The team member may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel, especially in the course of investigating and assessing property damage; these requirements may include the need to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder.

The work requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare reports containing words, symbols, and numerical figures; the incumbent is required to view a computer terminal, use a keyboard, read printed documents, make detailed visual inspections, perceive color, perceive depth, and have a sufficient field of vision to carry out all inspection and related duties.