Senior Project Manager

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for complex civil engineering projects. This role focuses on client satisfaction, project performance, team leadership, and profitable delivery across multiple assignments.

The position requires mentoring junior staff, guiding Project Managers, and driving business development to support firm growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state(s) required to support project work.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering and project management experience depending on service area.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Proven ability to mentor staff, guide other Project Managers, and supervise teams of approximately 5–7 employees.
• Strong business development, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal client contact, fostering strong relationships that support repeat work and long‑term partnerships.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and profitability objectives are met.
• Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and contracts.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, including mentoring and professional development of Project Managers and technical staff.
• Oversee project financial performance, staffing plans, and resource allocation across assignments.
• Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Perform or oversee QA/QC reviews, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Lead or support business development efforts, including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, interviews, and account growth.
• Represent the firm in meetings with clients, agencies, boards, and stakeholders, presenting technical and strategic information effectively.
• Contribute to firmwide initiatives related to design standards, best practices, staff development, and operational excellence.
• Balance client needs with internal priorities to maintain high levels of satisfaction, accountability, collaboration, and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

QA/QC

Job description

Job Description: Overview

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for complex engineering projects across assigned service areas. This role is responsible for client satisfaction, project performance, team leadership, and business development while maintaining hands‑on involvement in key projects. Senior Project Managers lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple concurrent assignments, and contribute to firmwide growth through mentoring, market engagement, and continuous improvement of standards and practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as a principal client contact, fostering strong relationships that support repeat work and long‑term partnerships. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and profitability objectives are met. Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and contracts. Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, including mentoring and professional development of Project Managers and technical staff. Oversee project financial performance, staffing plans, and resource allocation across assignments. Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements. Perform or oversee QA/QC reviews, risk management, and issue resolution. Lead or support business development efforts, including pursuits, RFQs, proposals, interviews, and account growth. Represent the firm in meetings with clients, agencies, boards, and stakeholders, presenting technical and strategic information effectively. Contribute to firmwide initiatives related to design standards, best practices, staff development, and operational excellence. Balance client needs with internal priorities to maintain high levels of satisfaction, accountability, collaboration, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state(s) required to support project work.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering and project management experience depending on service area.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Proven ability to mentor staff, guide other Project Managers, and supervise teams of approximately 5–7 employees.
• Strong business development, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday with flexibility for overtime as needed.

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.

Pape-Dawson is a leading civil engineering and professional services firm, with a history of delivering award‑winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact.

Our diverse team of experts is passionate about solving complex problems and making a difference in our communities.

We offer career opportunities in a company culture that values personal growth and professional excellence. With world‑class benefits and a commitment to your overall wellbeing, Pape-Dawson is a place where you can thrive both personally and professionally.