PapeDawson Engineers Inc

Senior Project Manager

PapeDawson Engineers Inc • $100K — $120K *
Sarasota, FL 34232In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering and project management experience
  • Proven experience leading complex projects from concept to completion
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and concurrent assignments
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships
  • Strong business development and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of multiple complex engineering projects
  • Provide strategic leadership throughout the project lifecycle
  • Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contracts
  • Oversee project financial performance and resource allocation
  • Review and approve technical deliverables to meet standards and expectations
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and primary contact for key clients
  • Mentor and motivate multidisciplinary project teams

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that impact communities
  • Flexibility for overtime based on project demands
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Pape-Dawson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing engineering team. This is an opportunity for a proven engineering leader to take ownership of complex projects, build lasting client relationships, mentor the next generation of professionals, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our organization.

What You'll Do

You'll serve as a key leader within Pape-Dawson, taking ownership of complex assignments from pursuit through delivery while building strong relationships with clients and developing the people around you.
Lead & Deliver
  • Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple complex engineering projects, with accountability for quality, schedule, budget, and profitability.
  • Provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and contracts.
  • Oversee project financial performance, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
  • Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure they meet applicable standards, regulations, and client expectations.
  • Lead or oversee QA/QC, risk management, and issue resolution to keep projects moving forward.
Build Client Partnerships
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and principal point of contact for key clients.
  • Develop relationships that lead to repeat business, expanded opportunities, and long-term partnerships.
  • Represent Pape-Dawson with clients, agencies, boards, and other stakeholders.
  • Communicate technical and strategic information with confidence and clarity.
Develop People & Teams
  • Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams while creating an environment where people can do their best work.
  • Mentor Project Managers and technical staff, helping them grow their technical, project management, and leadership skills.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to teams of approximately 5-7 employees.
  • Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Grow the Business
  • Play an active role in expanding Pape-Dawson's presence in the markets and communities we serve.
  • Lead and support business development efforts, including RFQs, proposals, interviews, pursuits, and key client strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and develop new ones.
  • Leverage your industry knowledge, professional relationships, and market perspective to help drive continued growth.


Shape the Future
  • Contribute to firmwide initiatives focused on design standards, technical best practices, operational excellence, and staff development.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve how we work, deliver projects, serve clients, and develop our people.
  • Balance client needs with team and business priorities while maintaining a high standard of performance and integrity.


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state(s) required to support project work.
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering and project management experience, depending on service area.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through completion.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple concurrent assignments.
  • A strong track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Experience mentoring staff, developing Project Managers, and leading teams of approximately 5-7 employees.
  • Strong business development, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • The ability to think strategically while remaining engaged in the technical and project details that drive successful outcomes.
  • The ability to adapt to shifting priorities, manage competing deadlines, and keep teams moving forward.
  • Availability to work Monday-Friday, with flexibility for overtime as project demands require.


About PapeDawson Engineers Inc

Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company was founded in 1965 by Gene Dawson and Bill Pape. The firm provides services in the areas of transportation, water resources, land development, environmental, surveying, and construction management. Pape-Dawson has additional offices in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas. The company has been recognized as one of the best places to work in San Antonio and Austin.
Learn more about PapeDawson Engineers Inc
Size
1,100 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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