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Ramos Consulting Services, Inc. (Ramos CS) · 2 days ago

Business Manager

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $220K/yr

8+ years exp

Ramos Consulting Services, Inc. is a company specializing in transportation engineering, and they are seeking a Business Manager to handle the contractual and financial aspects of projects. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving firm profitability while requiring a strong understanding of business principles and engineering practices.

Civil EngineeringConstructionManagement Consulting

Hiring Manager

Chris McConnell

Responsibilities

Contract negotiation and administration

Negotiating agreements: Business managers negotiate complex contracts with clients, which can include state DOTs, municipalities, and federal agencies. This requires a deep understanding of what is important to both parties to reach a mutually beneficial agreement

Risk allocation: They negotiate key contract clauses to protect the engineering firm from risks by establishing a financial firewall and a clear limitation of liability

Procurement and subcontracts: The manager oversees procurement and subcontracting activities, coordinating with partners and vendors

Change management: They are responsible for a structured change-order routine, identifying changes, assessing impacts on budget and schedule, and getting written authorization before new work begins

Compliance: They ensure all projects and contracts comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Financial and project oversight

Budgeting and forecasting: They prepare and manage project budgets, performing cost analysis and financial reporting to maintain profitability

Performance tracking: Using robust tracking systems, they monitor project performance against budget and schedule, flagging issues before they become costly

Billing and invoices: They oversee financial transactions, including the processing of consultant invoices and ensuring prompt payment

Team leadership and management

Staff supervision: They supervise and coach professional and support staff, often including project engineers and support teams

Evaluation and training: Responsibilities include conducting performance evaluations and mentoring staff to help them develop their technical and professional skills

Strategic initiatives: They collaborate with other managers to establish company goals and strategic initiatives for long-term growth and operational efficiency