Senior Project Manager - Civil Land Development

As a Senior Project Manager - Civil Land Development at Bohler, you'll oversee client projects from inception to completion, ensuring every phase aligns with client expectations. You'll be responsible for mentoring your team, forging strong client relationships, and representing clients during key project milestones. Essentially, you’re the quarterback steering the project’s direction while building both your and Bohler’s brand within the marketplace.

To be considered for the Senior Project Manager - Civil Land Development position at Bohler, you must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with a Professional Engineering (PE) license. Additionally, experience in leading site design teams and cultivating client relationships in PA and Southern NJ is crucial to succeed in this role.

Bohler prioritizes career development and mentorship for Senior Project Managers. We offer a collaborative work environment where open communication is encouraged, as well as ongoing training through our Learning & Development department. This ensures that you not only advance your technical skills but also develop soft skills necessary for effective leadership.

At Bohler, the work environment is supportive and flexible, allowing Senior Project Managers the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives. We emphasize teamwork and provide numerous team-building activities, fostering a sense of community and collaboration, which is key to the Bohler Way.

Bohler stands out as a unique employer in the land development sector due to our strong emphasis on empowerment, collaboration, and community transformation. Our culture, known as the Bohler Way, stresses the importance of motivated people coming together to create inspiring results, making it a great place for Senior Project Managers to thrive.

When answering this question, emphasize specific projects where you effectively led a site design team, discussing your leadership style and how you motivated your team to meet deadlines and client expectations.

In your response, highlight your approach to prioritization, communication, and collaboration, illustrating with examples from past experiences where you successfully balanced various needs.

Describe your approach to relationship building, mentioning specific techniques such as regular check-ins, feedback loops, and being responsive to client needs, which can help establish trust and accountability.

Discuss methodologies you implement for project management and budgeting, such as Agile or Lean methods, and provide examples of how you maintained oversight and control in past projects.

Share your experiences in mentoring younger professionals, focusing on the importance of guidance, training opportunities, and constructive feedback to help them grow in their roles.

Prepare a rich example of a particular challenge, elaborating on the steps you took to navigate and resolve it, and reflecting on the lessons learned that aided in your professional growth.

Discuss your preparation techniques for public presentations, including how you craft messages to engage audiences, manage Q&A sessions, and represent the project's interests effectively.

Articulate the importance of collaboration, sharing examples of how teamwork has led to innovative solutions in your projects and improved client satisfaction.

Mention methods you use to keep your knowledge current, such as attending workshops, conferences, following industry publications, and engaging with professional networks.

Express genuine enthusiasm for Bohler's culture and values. Reference specific aspects of the company's mission and how they align with your personal and professional goals, underscoring the opportunity for impact and growth.