Project Manager - Residential Land Development

Pape-Dawson; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking a Project Manager for their Jacksonville, Florida office. The Project Manager will provide oversight of projects, develop trusting relationships with clients, and lead a dynamic team of engineers.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Civil Engineering and a Florida P.E. designation, with at least 5 years of experience in land development design. Key responsibilities include mentoring team members, engaging with clients, and maintaining project timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of land development design experience.
• Experience managing teams and clients from conception to completion.
• Knowledge of design and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and support professionals.
• Engage in proposal and client agreement development.
• Develop trusting relationships with clients and community leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Florida

Job description

As of 2023, Poulos & Bennett has partnered with Pape-Dawson to bring cutting edge technology, a vast network of engineers, and deep multidisciplinary subject matter knowledge to our projects. With our new capabilities and reach, we are positioned to improve the quality of work and life for the entire team! We now team with over 2,000 people across multiple states all while retaining a unique local culture and strong ties to our community.

Our Residential Land Development team is seeking a Project Manager for our Orlando, Florida or Jacksonville, Florida office. Project Managers provide oversight of projects while developing a team the Pape-Dawson Way. Working with our clients from the very beginning, while guiding a dynamic team of engineers and technical support professionals is key to complete each task with excellence.

What can you expect on a daily basis?

• Lead and mentor a dynamic 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
• Participate in the development of company design and production standards to continue excellence within our technical expertise
• Be open to new ways of accomplishing goals
• Seek guidance from other leaders; be open to suggestions in various aspects of project management
• Give back to our community by actively participating in professional associations and civic organizations

What qualifications are needed and key to this role?

• Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Florida
• Minimum 5 years of land development design experience (commercial, residential, industrial)
• Managing a team and clients for the completion of land development design projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others will aid in your success
• Open to coaching from leadership team to learn the Pape-Dawson way
• Proven experience and willingness to identify new opportunities with existing clients as well as having the confidence and ability to develop new client partnerships
• Proven ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• 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.