Senior Structural Engineer NJ/PA
ROLE SUMMARY: PROJECT MANAGER, STRUCTURAL
As a Structural Engineer Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing various projects across a wide range of industries, ensuring sound structural engineering, compliance with regulations, and completion within both scheduling and budget constraints. You will work with a team of engineers and cross-functional professionals, coordinating their efforts to deliver high-quality results, within budget and on time.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER
Project Planning and Scheduling:
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Coordinate with clients, architects, other engineering disciplines and stakeholders to understand project requirements
and objectives.
Create detailed schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
Structural Engineering Analysis:
As needed, conduct or guide staff in analysis and assessments to ensure designs meet safety standards, local/state and federal codes and ae in compliance with acceptable regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with engineering team to develop innovative and efficient solutions.
Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Team Leadership and Management:
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, drafters, and other project staff.
Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring each team member understands their responsibilities and deadlines.
Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, encouraging creativity and professional growth.
Quality Control and Assurance:
Implement quality control measures to ensure construction materials and methods meet industry standards and
project specifications.
Conduct periodic site inspections and audits to identify and address any issues or deviations from plans.
Review and approve project deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to design requirements.
Client Communication and Relationship Management:
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project progress, budget, and any potential risks or challenges.
Proactively address client concerns and inquiries in a timely and professional manner, striving to exceed expectations and maintain positive relationships.
Identify opportunities for additional services or future collaboration with clients
Risk Management and Problem-Solving:
Identify potential risks and obstacles to project success, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
Proactively resolve conflicts or issues that arise during the construction process, seeking input from stakeholders as needed.
Adapt to changing circumstances and prioritize tasks effectively to keep projects on track.
Financial Management
Work with project accounting to ensure accounts receivable, for your projects, are collected in a timely manner in accordance with contract payment terms.
Continuously monitor project budgets and manage work to remain within budget. Responsible for the delivery of projects, for yourself and within your team, on budget.
Ensure written authorization and executed contracts have been received before starting work or a variance from this policy has been approved by the Senior Principal or CEO.
Contributes towards organization's target revenue, EBIDTA and sales targets for the fiscal year.
Meet or exceed utilization goals for technical staff, project managers and yourself
Business Development (up to 20% of time)
Continuously developing and winning work with new and existing clients
Assists Director and/or Principal with developing business with assigned clients
Prepare proposals, including scopes, schedules, and fees.
Actively participate in industry events and conferences
DECISION MAKING AND INFLUENCE
1. Participate in leadership meetings
2. Input to colleague annual reviews, and 1:1's, in addition to needed PDP's based on observations on performance indicators
3. Develop key relationships with existing and new clients
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
1. Experience in Civil Engineering and Project Management
2. BS or above from an ABET accredited program in Civil Engineering or similar discipline (essential).
3. 7-10 years (min) of work experience as an engineer in land development or similar (essential).
4. Experience in developing, mentoring, and leading engineers (essential)
5. Holds a current PE license (essential)
6. Proficient experience in project management.
7. Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
8. Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines.
9. Timely and professional response to internal communications.
10. Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
11. Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
12. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Desirable:
1. NCEES Record
ROLE DIMENSIONS
Direct Reports: As assigned - design and/or Project Engineers, Intern/Coop
Indirect Reports: N/A
Travel: Travel, as requested by clients, site visits and BD opportunities
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Can conduct site visits as required by clients/partners
· Frequently display a general learning ability while understanding & following oral and/or written instruction
· Continuously comprehend and understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them
· Frequently use hands to handle, reach, feel and type
· Frequently walk, stand, and sit
· Specific vision requirements include adjusting focus, both close & distance vision, in addition to color vision
· Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds Job Type: Full-time
BENEFITS OFFERED
*401(k) *401(k) matching *AD&D insurance *Dental insurance *Employee assistance program *Flexible schedule *Flexible spending account *Health insurance *Health savings account *Life insurance *Paid time off *Parental leave *Professional development assistance *Referral program *Tuition reimbursement *Vision insurance
Schedule:
*8 hour shift
*Monday to Friday Application
Question(s):
*Do you require sponsorship to work in the US?
Education:
*Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
*Engineering Project Management: min 7 years (Required)
License/Certification: *Professional Engineer (Required)
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