The Role
Location: Harris has offices scattered throughout CA including Sacramento, Concord, Irvine, San Diego, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Ontario. The ideal candidate would work in a hybrid environment, working one to two days per week out of either our Sacramento, Concord, Irvine, or San Diego offices, with the balance of time working in a suitable home office.
Who We Are
Our Municipal + District Finance team functions in a dynamic, high-energy environment where meeting deadlines is crucial. A successful candidate possesses efficient task and time management skills, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Candidates must be comfortable working under time constraints and on multiple concurrent projects to ensure deadlines are met for our clients. If you're a high-caliber professional driven by excellence and looking for a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, performing work that positively impacts communities, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.
We are looking for a motivated Senior Project Manager to help lead, market and expand our Cost Reimbursement Review team. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in growing a service line, and a background in at least one of the following areas; construction cost auditing, change order reviews, cost estimating, Community Facilities Districts, or other related field.
Harris has offices scattered throughout CA including Sacramento, Concord, Irvine, San Diego, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Ontario. The ideal candidate would work in a hybrid environment, working one to two days per week out of either our Sacramento, Irvine, or San Diego offices, with the balance of time working in a suitable home office.
Responsibilities & Duties
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for growing and expanding our cost reimbursement services which includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities and duties:
Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 290 employee-owners.
Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organize social and team building events.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range offered for this position is $140-175K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
In addition to base salary, we also offer:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• ESOP
• 401K Match
• PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
• Health & Well-Being Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
• Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave
Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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Who We Are
Our Municipal + District Finance team functions in a dynamic, high-energy environment where meeting deadlines is crucial. A successful candidate possesses efficient task and time management skills, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Candidates must be comfortable working under time constraints and on multiple concurrent projects to ensure deadlines are met for our clients. If you're a high-caliber professional driven by excellence and looking for a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, performing work that positively impacts communities, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.
We are looking for a motivated Senior Project Manager to help lead, market and expand our Cost Reimbursement Review team. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in growing a service line, and a background in at least one of the following areas; construction cost auditing, change order reviews, cost estimating, Community Facilities Districts, or other related field.
Harris has offices scattered throughout CA including Sacramento, Concord, Irvine, San Diego, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Ontario. The ideal candidate would work in a hybrid environment, working one to two days per week out of either our Sacramento, Irvine, or San Diego offices, with the balance of time working in a suitable home office.
Responsibilities & Duties
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for growing and expanding our cost reimbursement services which includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities and duties:
- Providing management and oversight on multiple concurrent projects to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Independently managing all aspects of projects, including directing work products, interfacing with the client, overseeing junior staff, maintaining project schedules, and monitoring project budgets.
- Leads cost reimbursement review projects including change order reviews, preparation of cost estimates, and preparation of credit and reimbursement agreements.
- Leads client and public meetings
- Acts as the main point of contact for clients and is responsible for project coordination.
- Leads, trains, supervises, and mentors’ junior staff to complete project assignments.
- Delivers excellent service to clients with a proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative approach.
- Leads business development activities to successfully grow a market line, this includes soliciting new clients and strategic partners, attending conferences, writing completing proposals and leading interviews.
- Communicates clearly with supervisor, staff and other colleagues to address both project and staff issues that may arise.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Accounting, or related field. MBA preferred but not required.
- Licensed Engineer in California with ability to obtain Nevada license preferred
- A minimum of 10 years of experience, including 4 years managing projects and some supervisory experience.
- Must be an analytical thinker, excellent writer and communicator, well organized and detail oriented.
- Must be able to use MS Office, including advanced writing (for reports, memos, etc.) and advanced Excel, to prepare and review work products.
- Ability to manage and lead multiple complex projects, completing projects on time and within budget.
- Ability to perform QC to ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables, including work of junior-level staff
- Must be able to multi-task and manage time to meet time-sensitive deadlines, schedules, budgets, interact with clients, manage staff, oversee quality control, and make presentations to stakeholders.
- Ability to travel within California and Nevada as needed.
- Ability to cultivate trusted advisor relationships through quality technical service and effective interactions.
- Ability to grow a business line including leading proposals, pursuits, and engaging successfully in client management activities.
- Be proactive, solution-oriented, collaborative, and work well with different team members in an efficient manner.
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required
Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 290 employee-owners.
Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organize social and team building events.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range offered for this position is $140-175K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
In addition to base salary, we also offer:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• ESOP
• 401K Match
• PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
• Health & Well-Being Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
• Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave
Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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Harris & Associates Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP provides long-term equity value in addition to salary. The firm highlights sustained ESOP growth and access for employee-owners.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) alongside company-funded ESOP contributions. Materials describe consistent company-paid retirement contributions as part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by employer-paid life insurance and disability protection. HSA/HRA support and an Employee Assistance Program indicate a robust healthcare foundation.
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What We Do
Harris & Associates is a singular source for the many highly experienced professionals needed to deliver today's complex planning, funding, environmental, civil design, and construction projects. We are trusted advisors who understand the interpersonal aspects as well as the technical—who stay ahead of trends and can see what is coming around the corner. Driven by our shared values to build stronger communities where we live and work, Harris & Associates delivers results for clients across the West Coast in four key markets: education, municipal, transportation, and water. Make one call to Harris & Associates, and you will see what responsiveness means. That has been the Harris Way since 1974. It is why public, private, and institutional clients keep coming back. We are sized to keep your project a priority, with a team of over 200 employee owners throughout the West Coast who are passionate about their work—and about making you look heroic in yours. Learn more at www.weareharris.com.
