Project Manager - Commercial

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Atlanta seeks a full-time PE-licensed Project Manager for Site Development to lead design, permitting, and client coordination on a range of commercial projects.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, manage proposals and agreements, and build trusted relationships with clients and public officials while aligning with project timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• 5+ years of experience in site design, planning, and project management.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, plan production and permitting for land development projects.
• Mentor a group of engineers and technical staff to serve clients well.
• Participate in proposal and client agreement development and execution.
• Develop relationships with clients, public agencies, and community leaders.
• Coordinate project tasks, budgets and schedules to meet timelines.
• Support professional development of team members and career paths.
• Engage with leaders and professional associations as needed.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Pape-Dawson's Atlanta office serves as a regional hub for our Georgia team, supporting clients across the Southeast with deep local insight and access to statewide resources. As a full-service civil engineering company in Atlanta, our professionals support projects from early due diligence and site feasibility through design, coordination, and permitting, working closely with teams across Georgia to deliver consistent, high-quality results. Built on the strong foundation and local relationships established by Eberly & Associates, the Atlanta office continues a legacy of service while bringing the expanded capabilities of Pape-Dawson to the region. We are seeking a full-time PE licensed Project Manager, Site Development based in our Atlanta office. This position will lead the project design, client communication, permitting, and management on a wide range of commercial development projects. The Project Manager will collaborate in-house with other civil engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors to assist our clients in developing public, private, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the design, plan production and permitting for land development projects.
• Lead and mentor a group of technical professionals - engineers and technical support- to serve our clients well
• Engage in the proposal and client agreement development and execution
• Develop trusting professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• Be respectful of client time-lines through effective coordination of project tasks, budgets and schedules
• Champion the professional development of each member of a project team according to each member's individual goals and career path
• Seek guidance from other leaders; be open to suggestions in various aspects of project management
• Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations
• Additional related duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• 5+ years of experience in site design, planning, and project management
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others will aid in your success
• Proven ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees
• There may be times when working overtime is necessary

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.