Project Manager (Structural Experience)

Azimuth Engineering Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in New Jersey is seeking a Project Manager to oversee structural design projects. The role involves managing project lifecycles, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, a PE license, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil or structural design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• Telecommunication experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete project lifecycle for structural designs.
• Ensure projects adhere to local building codes and safety regulations.
• Lead project team members and drive internal process improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Structural Design

CAD Software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA-3D

AutoCAD

tnxTower

OCALC

Job description

Azimuth Engineering Group - Parsippany, NJ

Position Overview: The Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of structural design, computer-aided design, and inspection engineering projects. This position requires an individual who is proactive, highly accountable, highly detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational efficiency and offers an opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the creation of cutting-edge designs that meet client needs and exceed expectations.

Reports To: Associate Director

Classification: Exempt

Hours: Mon-Fri (may vary based on project needs)

Supervisory Responsibility: Engineers, Project Engineers, CAD Designers, Subvendors and Associate Project Managers

Essential Job Functions:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle for structural designs, from project commencement, to final project closeout, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project timelines, and budget constraints.
• Support and collaborate with Associate Director to define project scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, quality standards, and deliverables ensuring alignment with both client expectations and internal executive standards.
• Risk and Issue Management: Anticipate and proactively address potential project and team challenges, delivering actionable solutions to the Associate Director before issues escalate.
• Foster clear and consistent communication among internal teams, external customers, and executive leadership to ensure alignment on project goals, updates, and expectations.
• Maintain a high level of accountability and ownership in all aspects of the performance of the program and projects, ensuring consistent alignment with business objectives and quality of work products.
• Act as the main point of contact with clients for all project-related communications. Address client concerns and ensure project expectations are met.
• Present project proposals, updates, and technical information effectively.
• Performs other related duties as required

Design and Engineering Oversight:

• Develop and maintain structural engineering templates, calculations, and details for the use of all engineers in their designs
• Use design software, including but not limited to RISA 3D, Open Tower, tnxTower, OCALC, and AutoCAD independently, to accurately render and communicate challenging design plans, while providing guidance and direction to other members of the design team
• Prepare structural calculations and reports independently, to analyze complex mount and structure types, while providing guidance and direction to other members of the engineering team
• Conduct site visits and structural investigations to gather existing conditions data and train other staff members to efficiently complete site visits
• Work within a team-oriented environment to prepare advanced structural details on existing and proposed facilities including towers, water tanks, rooftops, billboards, and other supporting structures with a strong understanding of applicable building and design codes

Scope and Budget Management:

• Define project scope, timelines, costs, resources, and deliverables in alignment with client and internal standards.
• Monitor and control budget to ensure profitability and adherence to project goals.
• Identify out of scope tasks and scope creep to request additional funds to complete the work

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure projects adhere to local building codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate construction progress and resolve technical issues.
• Perform quality control checks to verify accuracy and integrity of designs.
• Implement and manage QA/QC processes on all engineering designs and deliverables to ensure adherence to engineering and industry standards and technical accuracy.
• Complete technical and QA/QC reviews of drawings, structural reports, and technical letters completed by others to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and provide meaningful feedback and coaching

Business Development and Client Relations:

• Identify and act on sales opportunities with both existing and potential clients to expand OSP Fiber services.
• Build, cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, continuously enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.

Team Management and Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor project team members, providing guidance to improve performance, technical skills, project delivery standards, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Drive internal process improvements through people, processes, and technology to enhance team efficiency and project delivery.
• Promote integrity and ethics within the team in respect to proper business conduct
• Work with the Vice President of PMO & Innovation to identify and implement process improvements to streamline project workflows and increase internal efficiencies (e.g., Project Dashboard creation, client database process optimization, etc).
• Coordinate in-house professionals and subconsultants to effectively prioritize multiple conflicting projects and goals to successfully complete deliverables within established budgets and deadlines

Data Management and Reporting:

• Ensure accurate data entry, tracking, and management of all project-related information within Azimuth’s Sitetracker platform or other company-required systems, and client databases as required.
• Generate specific reports to manage and monitor all project and financial aspects effectively.
• Executive Updates: Provide timely and accurate updates to executive management on project progress, team performance, and any emerging risks or opportunities.
• Information Flow: Act as a central point of communication, ensuring critical information is disseminated efficiently between team members and leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Proactive Issue Reporting: Identify potential challenges or delays and communicate these proactively to the team and executive management, along with recommended solutions or mitigations.

Staffing and Training:

• Ensure proper project staffing by assessing resource needs and coordinating with HR to onboard internal team members or recruit external 1099 contractors and subcontractors, as necessary.
• Manage and evaluate staffing options for projects, including identifying skill gaps, interviewing potential hires, and overseeing the selection of qualified sub-vendors to meet project demands and maintain quality standards.

Onboarding Coordination and Training:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training plans for new employees, contractors, and subvendors, ensuring they understand project scope, engineering standards, and company procedures.
• Knowledge Transfer: Provide technical guidance and hands-on support during the onboarding process to ensure new team members are proficient in industry engineering standards, design, and other various processes.
• Process Alignment: Train new staff and subvendors on company tools and platforms, including project management software, design systems, and reporting requirements, to ensure seamless integration into workflows.
• Standards and Best Practices: Ensure all newly onboarded personnel understand and adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and company-specific protocols for engineering project execution.

Travel:

• Travel to project locations and client meetings as needed, including both in-state and out-of-state travel, to ensure project success and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate and conduct on-site visits to oversee project progress, address client concerns, train staff, and ensure alignment with project objectives and company standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on engineering standards, industry best practices, and technological advancements.
• Attend project status meetings with both internal teams and external clients as required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, easily adapting to changing tasks and priorities
• Ability to manage time to meet multiple daily deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective and active listening skills
• Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and maintain schedules
• Excellent problem solving, research, and analytic skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and seek guidance and direction from others, while providing design guidance to other team members
• Always present yourself in a professional manner
• Always demonstrate a positive work attitude
• Demonstrate practices and behaviors in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and standards
• Valid driver’s license required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in civil or structural design
• Professional Engineer (PE) is required
• Telecommunication experience is required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Experience with RISA-3D, Open Tower, tnxTower, OCALC, and similar structural analysis software is required
• Understanding of drawings, such as FDNY, LPC, zoning boards, etc. is preferred
• Skilled in AutoCAD concepts, theories, principles, and practices is preferred
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience managing and training staff is required
• Experience with project financial management is highly preferred
• Solid proficiency in the comprehension of codes, standards, and ordinances is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to travel to sites throughout the country
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of buildings, rooftops, and equipment