Project Manager - Civil Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas seeks a Project Manager to oversee civil engineering projects. The role involves managing public sector projects, ensuring timely delivery, and leading technical staff. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in civil design and project management, along with strong communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• 8 total years of experience required.
• Generically, 6+ years of civil design experience required.
• 1+ years of project task management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage public sector projects and ensure project completion.
• Oversee technical staff development and project financials.
• Maintain client communication throughout projects.

Skills

Civil 3D

Contract estimates

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Dunaway CAD standards

Dunaway design standards

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 250+ positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allow us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart, and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The Project Manager manages projects independently and oversees the design process and technical staff members. In this role you will actively participate in the project design and production phases, gradually acquiring experience in project and client management under the guidance of a DL 2, SR DL, and EM. In this role, you are also responsible for the completion of QA/QC process on projects. This role works closely with Senior Leaders on additional projects. Your primary responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and profitability of assigned projects, as well as, managing, the engineers and staff. You'll get exposure to public sector projects that include Roadway Planning and Design - Municipal and Country Road projects from planning through construction inspections, and Water Wastewater projects to serve private development and public expansions.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Managing public sector projects
• Ensure the completion of QA/QC process of projects
• Responsible for all project financials on all projects managed and project task given
• Maintaining frequent communication with client regarding project
• Proposal preparation
• Overseeing the technical staff and managing development and performance
• Strong sense of teaming and training of technical and production staff
• Assist with executing the strategic and/or sales plan for your team
• Other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Civil 3D, or discipline-specific software
• Proficient in Dunaway CAD standards
• Proficient in Dunaway design standards

SKILLS:

• In-depth technical knowledge of the line of business
• Ability to understand and deliver project requirements successfully
• Strong understanding of project financial and performance metrics
• Proficient in preparing contract estimates
• Ability to design and manage multi-discipline projects and multiple projects at a time
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to recognize what your limitations are
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Effective negotiation skills

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 total years of experience
• Generally, 6 or more years of civil design experience
• Generally, 2 or more years of experience as a P.E. or 9 years of relevant civil design experience without a degree
• 1+ years of project tasks management, including financial analysis experience required
• 0-2 years of supervisory experience
• 0-2 years of business development experience

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or 9 years of relevant civil design experience without a degree