Location: Reston,VA, USA
**Short Description**
Bowman has an opportunity for a Financial Project Manager to join our team remotely.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
**Purpose**
Manage, oversee and execute multiple projects directing analytical efforts while providing high quality, innovative utility rate and fee financial consulting to public sector agencies. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, ability to work independently and to direct analytical activities, aptitude for evaluating analytical findings and related policy issues, and a commitment to quality and client service. Manage and execute projects of all sizes and juggle multiple projects and project schedules responsibilities include managing and/or conducting long-term financial planning, cost of service and cost allocation analyses, fiscal policy review, economic/financial feasibility analyses and financial modeling/quantitative analysis.
**Responsibilities**
**Leadership and Direction**
+ Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
**At the Operational and Company Level**
+ Assist with marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients and government agencies.
**Do the Work**
+ Establish level of effort to include production time and optimal staffing for projects.
+ Scope and price work, consistently meet schedules and budget.
+ Manage budget and schedule to reduce write offs and obtain change order as necessary.
+ Prepare progress reports for clients; review invoices and determine holds and write offs.
+ Review and present project deliverables to principal for QA/QC.
+ Ensure that all principal review results are reflected in final work products.
+ Coordinate workshops and/or make presentations of analytical and policy results to client and Stakeholders.
+ Determine appropriate written communication products and write and coordinate production and delivery of issue papers, executive summaries, draft, and final reports.
+ Maintain cooperative working relationship with client and staff throughout project life.
+ Complete analytical work and supervise operations team or sub consultants to perform technical analysis.
+ Schedule and direct work of analysts assigned to individual projects; provide oversight and review progress.
+ Monitor and provide feedback to assigned analysts and their line managers on assigned projects.
+ As directed by supervisor, participate in performance review, performance improvement and termination policies and programs for any member of the operations team.
+ Identify and define policy/technical issues and direct necessary analytical efforts.
+ Conduct policy analyses based on technical results.
+ Document and communicate policy issues and options.
+ Communicate findings to client and public as appropriate.
**Success Metrics and Competencies**
+ Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
+ Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
+ High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to clients.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
+ Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
+ Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
+ Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
+ Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
+ Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
+ Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
+ Commitment to becoming a citizen of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
+ Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
+ Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
+ Focus on improving return on investment.
+ Strong understanding of financial reports and metrics.
+ Data analysis and interpretation skills.
+ Experience in managing processes and people.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in economics, business or public administration, mathematics, statistics or other quantitative fields.
+ Five or more (5+) years of experience within the A/E industry or relevant commensurate work experience to include a minimum of one to three (1-3) years progressively more responsible project and program management experience.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
+ Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.
**Physical Demands and Working Environment**
+ Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, and noise.
+ Mobility around an office environment.
+ Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
+ Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
+ Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
+ Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
+ Travel
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**Job Description Disclaimer**
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
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