Project Manager, Structural
Providence Engineering
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Organize, manage, and plan projects of all sizes.
- Lead project teams comprised of Project Engineers and Design Engineers.
- Assist in securing most of own project work through proposals to new and existing clients.
- Adopt positive attitude of accountability by providing reliable, constructible, affordable, and timely solutions (RCAT).
- Oversee a team of engineers to ensure projects are prepared on time, on budget, and in accordance with code and client requirements.
- Ensure the engineering and financial success of assigned projects.
- Delegate work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
- Communicate and act as a liaison between internal clients, external clients, vendors and other project stakeholders.
- Address internal and external client questions and/or concerns throughout the project.
- Conduct risk assessments; report identified risks to management; provide recommendations for mitigation of risk.
- Ensure project compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Communicate and collaborate with project design teams to complete multiple concurrent projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
- Work on projects secured by others as assigned by the scheduling team.
- Act as lead engineer on projects of various size and self-performed projects.
- Prepare redline drawing markups and/or review markups prepared by support staff for drafting department implementation.
- Communicate with co-workers and ensure accuracy of the completed drawings in comparison to the intent of redline markups.
- Prepare and implement a project budget based on contracted fees.
- Outline the tasks involved in the project and delegate accordingly.
- Mentor engineers to promote their technical development and efficiency.
- Prepare and submit complete drawing and calculation submissions for internal quality control reviews according to established protocols, respond to quality control reviewer’s comments, and incorporate revisions.
- Conduct cost analysis and estimate expected costs for project proposals.
- Develop and maintain electronic and hard-copy project file records in accordance with protocols.
- Maintain contracted fees in the project accounting system in an organized manner according to protocols.
- Review and approve client invoicing in a timely manner.
- Assist in the pursuit of aged accounts receivable balances according to protocols.
- Submit prime and subconsultant contract agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, lien waivers, and non-disclosure agreements to the contracts team for legal and insurance review and negotiation.
- Exhibit knowledge of legal language pitfalls in contract agreements.
- Obtain new work/clients actively or by referral.
- Establish, maintain, and continually improve relationships with existing clients for business development.
- Communicate and collaborate with management, business development and marketing teams to provide information to promote the company, obtain new clients and retain existing clients.
- Provide co-worker performance feedback.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Participate in continuing education webinars and sessions and maintain required professional development hours for state licenses.
- Participate in networking and business development opportunities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis, or a closely related field is required.
- Registration as a professional engineer (PE/SE), preferred.
- 8-15 years of related engineering experience, preferred.
- Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Exceptional supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about project requirements.
- Proficient with Risa 3D, RAM, Tedds, or similar company-approved structural analysis software.
- Ability to present hand-written calculations in an organized and legible manner.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to maintain accurate project records.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) Retirement Program with company match.
- Medical / Prescription Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Paid Vacation.
- Eleven Paid Holidays.
- Paid Sick Leave.
- Flex Time.
- Life Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Professional Registration & Licensure Reimbursement.
- Professional Development Education.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
structural engineeringcivil engineeringarchitectural engineeringbudgetingcost analysisrisk assessmentproject managementproject compliancedrawing markupscontract negotiation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillstime managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillscustomer servicedelegationmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Structural EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Architectural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)