What You Will Do:

We have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our growing team in our Orlando office. This role would primarily focus on providing technical and project management leadership on varied project scales in addition to business development in the Orlando market. The Project Manager is expected to have a strong knowledge of structural engineering design principles in order to manage project budget, schedule, and team resources. Typical projects would range from existing building expansions/modifications to +800,000SF new building designs. The applicant should be outgoing with wants to do business development in addition to in office engineering. This is a client facing position with expectations for generating work.

Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day client relationships
• Offering cost-effective solutions to clients
• Making quick decision based on limited information
• Expanding our target base
• Securing new work in various markets
• Working with a small team that focuses on unique and challenging projects
• Directly impact the goals and strategic vision for the team
• Potential to quickly grow within the role and the opportunity to lead the team

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Master's in Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in the building structural design industry
• Active Professional Engineer license in Florida
• Experience in Revit.
• Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, Bentley (RAM) products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial building code and applicable structural design code material references.
• Active member of professional and technical societies preferred.
• Previous project management / client management experience is a plus

Skills and Competencies:

• Thorough understanding of building design and construction, most specifically detailing of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, etc.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required
• Ability to identify applicable codes in project-specific jurisdictions and apply to the project.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines, and bring each to successful completion
• Thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment

What We Offer:

At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We're a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance. Our culture is the center of making us who we are and it's our priority to make employees feel accepted and valued.

As a firm, we are highly supportive of the development of our employees. Every year, we kick off Career Development Planning where employees create tailored development goals. Goals are regularly assessed throughout the year to allow employees to advance towards their career growth objectives. We also have monthly Bennett and Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects.

We have an employee-focused benefits package that includes:

• Company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee
• Health savings and flex spending accounts
• Group short-term & long-term disability; life and A&D insurance
• Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) matching
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Flexible schedules, including summer hours
• Annual company retreat

If you are interested in a place where you can thrive and make a career at Bennett & Pless, come join our unique culture!