Project Manager

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Datum Engineers in Dallas seeks a Project Manager to oversee structural engineering projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams to develop construction documents.

The role requires a strong background in structural design of buildings, leading teams, and ensuring adherence to design criteria and standards. Occasional site visits and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Architectural/Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in structural design of buildings.
• Texas Professional Engineer license (structural) current.

Responsibilities

• Organize our work and internal teams to execute structural design through analysis, detailing, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with clients and external team members to meet project goals and requirements.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure quality design standards.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for inclusion in construction documents.
• Supervise structural engineering work of other team members and perform site visits.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Architectural/Civil Eng

Master's in Structural Eng (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dallas Office - Dallas, TX 75247

Title: Project Manager

Reports to: Managing Principal

Department: Engineering

Job Code: PM

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Manage structural engineering projects, including coordination with clients, organizing and guiding team members to execute the design, and leading the creation of construction documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

May include any or all the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Organize our work and internal teams to execute all aspects of structural engineering design, including analysis, design, coordination, detailing, development of plans and specifications, review of submittals, performance of site visits, and assessment of requests for information.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and other external team members to understand project goals and requirements, coordinate structural designs with other disciplines, and to effectively communicate structural engineering aspects.
• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with internal and external team members.
• Develop and adhere to recognized design criteria based on Building Codes, Standard Practice, and Company Engineering Standards.
• Perform Structural Analysis and Design Calculations structural elements and systems, for incorporation into Construction Documents.
• Supervise the structural engineering work of other team members.
• Perform Construction Administration and Site Visits.
• Communicate structural engineering designs using sketches, drawings, details, and models both internally and externally.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the company by assisting with the development of design standards and details, and documenting and sharing lessons learned.
• Develop areas of specialty knowledge to become a resource to others in the firm.
• Additional responsibilities commensurate with your interests or abilities.

Guiding Principles at Datum Engineers

At Datum, our guiding principles define not only how we work but how we grow, collaborate, and serve. These expectations apply to all roles and are reflected in performance reviews, team interactions, and professional development. Every employee is expected to demonstrate these behaviors consistently.

Serve Faithfully

• Demonstrates care for colleagues and clients.
• Responds promptly and reliably to requests and responsibilities.
• Exhibits a service-oriented attitude in daily work.
• Acts in the public's best interest as part of an engineering company.

Engage as Family

• Shows respect and support for team members.
• Assumes positive intent and gives others the benefit of the doubt.
• Builds trust through transparency and accountability.

Succeed as a Team

• Collaborates effectively with others.
• Communicates clearly and constructively.
• Shares knowledge and resources generously.
• Celebrates team successes and takes ownership of outcomes.

Make It Better

• Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Encourages improvement in teammates and processes.
• Takes initiative to enhance designs and company practices.

Enjoy What We Do

• Contributes to a positive and enjoyable work environment.
• Maintains a healthy work-life balance.
• Finds joy and meaning in daily tasks and team interactions.

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QualificationsDesired Education and/or Experience

• At a minimum, Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering strongly preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in the structural design of buildings
• Current Professional Engineer License (structural engineering) in Texas

Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering principles, structural behavior, and design of structural materials.
• Good teammate, considerate, respectful, and supportive
• Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and willingness attitude
• Tenacity to see a project or assignment through to completion with a high degree of quality.
• Ability to effectively process and present complex information to both internal and external groups

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Travel

May require occasional travel

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, reach with arms, and use hands to handle and type; lift up to 25 lbs. The employee will also be required to climb ladders, walk on elevated surfaces, crawl in tight spaces, and walk on uneven terrain. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment, with frequent duties on an active construction jobsite.