BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or eligible for licensure within 6 months
6+ years of civil design experience, including 2+ years as a licensed PE
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Responsibilities
Lead projects from inception to completion
Manage multiple concurrent municipal projects
Set project scope, schedule, and budget
Guide design and resolve conflicts in Civil 3D
Seal plans and ensure quality assurance/quality control
Build and mentor a team of engineers and designers
Serve as primary contact for city clients
Benefits
Collaborative work environment in Frisco or Dallas
Stability with an established project pipeline
Opportunities for leadership and client skill development
Support for professional growth and training
Occasional travel for project sites and client meetings
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Project Manager
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is looking for a driven civil engineer who wants to own their projects and build a team. You'll lead the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure (roadway, water, sewer and drainage) for North Texas cities.
This role is for an engineer who knows AutoCAD Civil 3D inside and out and is ready to lead. You'll run a production team of 3-4 engineers and designers, teach them how to build great plans, and put your PE stamp on the work. You'll have the stability of an established project pipeline and real support as you grow your leadership and client skills.
You'll work on-site from our Frisco or Dallas office, both energetic, collaborative places to work. Expect occasional travel to project sites, client meetings and other Westwood offices.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead projects from start to finish
Manage 2-10 concurrent municipal projects, from scoping through design (typically a year or more) and construction administration
Set scope, schedule and budget, and lead the team so projects finish on time and on budget
Stay hands-on in design and guide Civil 3D production; resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
Seal plans and own QA/QC
Support bidding, review submittals and RFIs, and help get projects built right
Build and develop your team
Lead, train and mentor 3-4 production staff and EITs, with a focus on Civil 3D plan production
Set goals, give feedback and evaluate performance
Coordinate resources with other project managers, offices and principals
Grow client relationships and the business
Serve as the primary contact for city clients and represent Westwood in agency meetings (we'll help you build these skills)
Write proposals and scopes of work; take part in interviews
Manage monthly invoicing, project budgets and metrics such as utilization, backlog, work in process and accounts receivable
Negotiate contract amendments for changes in scope and fee
Required Skills:
Current, hands-on plan production experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Confident across roadway, water, sewer and drainage design
Ability to train and guide EITs and junior staff
Strong ownership of project budgets, schedules and quality
Clear verbal and written communication; proficient in Microsoft Office
Required Experience:
BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas, or able to obtain Texas licensure by comity within 6 months of hire
6+ years of civil design experience, including 2+ years as a licensed PE
Consulting or engineering firm experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects
Experience guiding, training or reviewing the work of EITs or junior staff
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Project management experience, or a strong assistant PM ready to lead a team
Experience with North Texas cities
Experience writing proposals and taking part in interviews
Construction phase services experience
Driven, takes ownership, and wants their stamp on plans that are right by their own standards
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.
