[Remote] Lead Project Manager-Business Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Lead Project Manager - Business Operations to support their Program Management Team. The role involves leading internal initiatives, managing contract compliance, and implementing standardized operating procedures to ensure efficiency and alignment with client agreements. Responsibilities • Support company-wide or Program Management strategic initiatives including: • In collaboration with Program Management leadership, establish SOPs for key back of office program management support needs and lead tracking, execution, and compliance with company procedures • Support establishment of new client and service Programs • Provide project management support, tracking, and meeting coordination to support strategic initiatives • Provide regular financial metric tracking/reporting and support development and tracking of Program Management strategic initiatives • Manage contract compliance and support initiatives for Program Management clients including: • Identifying and tracking compliance with contract terms (e.g., safety, training, reporting, volume growth incentive management, drug and alcohol testing programs, or other requirements) • Serve as critical contract point of contact (POC) with clients for functions including contract compliance, invoicing, etc • Establish and manage subcontractor, vendor, and expense management procedures in compliance with master contracts • Partner with internal stakeholders (Project Controls Managers, Project Activation, Project Accounting Specialists) to develop, implement and continuously improve SOPs for contract setup, review, compliance tracking and close out • Drive compliance of safety policies and report requirements to ensure overall team safety • Establish templates, workflows, and checklists to streamline internal processes and ensure consistency across projects • Train internal stakeholders on new procedures, compliance requirements and contract best practices • Track and report progress, risks and compliance status to leadership and stakeholders • Support and/or manage projects including overall responsibilities for budgets, schedules, technical staff deployment and mentoring, client relations, change management, report writing and technical report QA/QC and proposal scope and costing as appropriate • Maintain a collaborative work environment and positive morale between SWCA staff, subcontractors, and clients Skills • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, environmental science, construction management, project management or a closely related field • Minimum of six (6) years of relevant, progressively responsible A/E/C (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) or management consulting experience, including at least three (3) years in project management, contracts administration, or compliance operations experience • Experience leading client interactions, including invoicing, contract administration, and serving as a client liaison for key clients • Demonstrated proficiency in MS-Office, MS-Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, PowerBi and Internet/Intranet technologies • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures or process improvements • Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements • Demonstrated proficiency in Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint, or similar software • Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced work environment and a desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere • Eight (8) years of relevant, progressively responsible industry experience, including at least five (5) years in project management, contracts administration, or compliance operations • Experience providing internal operational support for enterprise-scale client programs within a consulting environment Benefits • Performance bonuses • Competitive benefits package • Forward-thinking workplace flexibility • Outstanding corporate culture • Award-winning career development Company Overview • SWCA is an environmental consulting firm. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.swca.com/.