Project Manager - Engineering & Architecture (Military)

ZAPATA Group, Inc (ZAPATA); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Job summary

ZAPATA is seeking a Project Manager to lead design efforts across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines for military, commercial, and industrial projects. The role involves scheduling, budgeting, design specifications, and cost estimates, with close interaction with engineers and designers in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering or architecture background, a professional license, and at least 8 years of

Qualifications

• BS in a specific discipline of Engineering or Architecture.
• Masters in specific discipline of Engineering or Architecture preferred.
• Current professional engineering or architecture license and ability to be licensed by comity in other states preferred.
• Minimum 8 years design and/or construction experience.
• Military facilities design a plus.
• Working knowledge of applicable design and building codes.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and scheduling software.
• Experience administering and managing construction contracts.
• Ability to have strong rapport with clients.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares preliminary design proposal(s).
• Interacts with production personnel to define and solve design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regard to our products.
• Works with the VP Quality to define problem areas and implement product improvements based on client concerns.
• Negotiates with subcontractors for services related to projects.
• Maintains the project files.
• Participates in engineering and general design review, as required.
• Prepares proposal documentation.
• Prepares technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, component maintenance manuals, etc.
• Interacts with clients on design and any concerns they may have.
• Interacts with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.
• Keeps Division Manager advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress as related to work assignments.
• Provides overall technical direction and oversight of projects.
• Prepares internal project budgets and schedules and responsible for meeting project schedules and budget targets.
• Oversees manpower allocations and supervision and review/evaluates work of others.
• Reviews scope of technical issues and outlines technical approach to solutions.
• Prepares cost estimates for new projects.
• Reviews analysis of project’s budget, schedule, and technical performance at project closure to identify lessons-learned and develop any corrective actions required.
• Prepares specifications or construction cost estimates.
• Conducts site visits to document conditions.
• Prepares written reports.
• Evaluates contract bid and make recommendations to senior management regarding feasibility studies and assists in the management of large-scale construction projects.
• Uses construction inspection report data to prepare payment estimates as a recommendation for payment of contractors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master's degree in Engineering or Architecture (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Scheduling software

Job description

ZAPATA is seeking a Project Manager to lead design efforts across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines for military, commercial, and industrial projects. The role involves scheduling, budgeting, design specifications, and cost estimates, with close interaction with engineers and designers in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering or architecture background, a professional license, and at least 8 years of