Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana (or capable of obtaining)
Minimum 5 years of civil engineering design and project management experience
2 years of experience as a Project Engineer
Proficiency in computer-aided design software
Responsibilities
Manage projects from inception through completion
Provide direction and manage work quality of engineering team
Prepare proposals, contracts, and manage invoicing
Represent clients in meetings with government agencies
Coordinate project schedules and milestones for multiple projects
Benefits
Join a dynamic and experienced team
Opportunity for professional growth in civil engineering management
Engage in business development and client interaction
Involvement in diverse and complex projects
Supportive work environment focused on team collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA as a Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood's highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years of civil engineering design and project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and growth of a team.
Requirements
Job duties may include, but are not limited to:
Management of projects from inception through completion
Provide direction and manage work quality of a team of engineering designers, interns, and technicians
Assist in preparing and managing proposals, contracts, invoicing, work in process and account receivables
Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
Prepare, maintain, coordinate project schedules of multiple concurrent projects with clients and design team
Communicate directly with clients and public governing agencies
Developing and tracking project milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery
Recruit, manage, develop, lead, inspire and coach design team
Prepare plan documents and supporting design calculations
Produce high-quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
Be active in business development
Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
Able to understand proposals and contract scope of services
Able to identify scope creep, write and capture additional services in a timely manner
Overseeing the technical and financial aspects of various projects
Coordinate with other disciplines and support services
Make decisions independently in regard to various issues and methods
Able to accept and give performance feedback
Required Skills:
Organized with the ability to self-prioritize
Demonstrates active listening techniques
Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)
Previous leadership experience or someone ready for a step up
Strong communication skills with team members and clients
Proposal writing, project budget management and schedule preparation with the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
Working knowledge and ability to QA/QC construction drawings
Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks
Capable of proactively pursuing design solutions
Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures
Self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines without supervision
Ability to be open to others' ideas and willing to compromise
Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual
Able to compromise and accept other's ideas
Capable of envisioning the client's goals
Good reputation amongst peers, clients, and agencies
Able to follow general directions and guidelines for the firm's policies, practices, and procedures
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana (or capable of obtaining)
Proficiency in computer-aided design software
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer
Management experience in AR, Invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
About Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
