Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis, or a closely related field required
Registration as a professional engineer (PE/SE) preferred
15+ years of related engineering experience preferred
Strong budgeting and cost containment skills
Proficient in structural analysis software like Risa 3D, RAM, or Tedds
Responsibilities
Secure project work through proposals to clients
Provide reliable, constructible, affordable, and timely solutions
Oversee engineering teams to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
Ensure engineering and financial success of projects
Delegate tasks based on team members' expertise and time constraints
Act as liaison between clients, vendors, and stakeholders
Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
Benefits
Participation in continuing education and professional development
Opportunities for networking and business development
Mentorship and technical development for team members
Positive work environment fostering collaboration
Involvement in local or national professional organizations
Full Job Description
Job Summary The Senior Project Manager, Structural will organize, manage, and plan projects of all sizes. A Senior Project Manager, Structural will typically lead project teams comprised of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Design Engineers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Secure own project work through proposals to new and existing clients
Adopt positive attitude of accountability by providing reliable, constructible, affordable, and timely solutions (RCAT) resulting in Providence being the Engineer of Choice
Oversee a team of engineers to ensure projects are prepared on time, on budget, and in accordance with code and client requirements
Ensure the engineering and financial success of assigned projects
Delegate work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints
Communicate and act as a liaison between internal clients, external clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders, as applicable
Address internal and external client questions and/or concerns throughout the project
Conduct risk assessments; report identified risks to management; provide recommendations for mitigation of risk
Ensure project compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices
Communicate and collaborate with project design teams to complete multiple concurrent projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency
Act as lead engineer on large projects at times
Act as lead engineer on self-performed projects
Prepare redline drawing markups and/or review markups prepared by support staff for drafting department implementation
Communicate with co-workers and ensure accuracy of the completed drawings in comparison to the intent of redline markups
Maintain a positive attitude with co-workers
Prepare and implement a project budget based on contracted fees
Outline project tasks, develop task lists and schedules, and delegate accordingly
Mentor engineers and project managers to promote their technical development and efficiency
Engage quality control reviews in accordance with established protocols
Conduct cost analysis and estimate expected costs for project proposals
Develop and actively maintain electronic and hard-copy project file records in accordance with established protocols
Maintain accurate contracted fees in the company project accounting system in an organized manner and in accordance with established protocols
Review and approve client invoicing in a timely manner
Assist in the pursuit of aged accounts receivable balances in accordance with established protocolsSubmit prime and subconsultant contract agreements, purchase order terms and conditions, lien waivers, and non-disclosure agreements to the contracts team for legal and insurance review and negotiation
Exhibit knowledge of legal language pitfalls in contract agreements
Obtain, actively or by referral, new work/clients
Establish, maintain, and continually improve relationships with existing clients for business development
Communicate and collaborate with the management, business development and marketing teams to provide information required to promote the company and to obtain new clients and retain existing clients
Provide co-worker performance feedback
Comply with company policies and procedures
Participate in continuing education webinars and education sessions and maintain required professional development hours for state license(s)
Participate in networking and business development opportunities
Participate in local or national chapter of professional organization(s)
Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis, or a closely related field is required
Registration as a professional engineer (PE/SE), preferred
15 or more years of related engineering experience, preferred
Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about project requirements
Proficient with Risa 3D, RAM, Tedds, or similar company-approved structural analysis software
Ability to present hand-written calculations in an organized and legible manner
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to maintain accurate project records
