Structural Project Manager - Houston

This position is classified as salaried, exempt. The hiring salary range for this role is anticipated to be $95,000-$120,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Summary/objective:

The role’s primary responsibility is to manage the structural design process from project inception through construction. The Project Manager completes structural analysis, prepares plans and specifications and reviews contractor submittals, shop drawings and RFI's.  Independent problem solving, decision-making and the implementation of standard engineering procedures are used to direct the flow of engineering work as well as overseeing production work of junior engineers and BIM technicians. The role coordinates structural engineering design with the client, project Architects, municipal agencies and other design team members and forecasts workload and schedules for project team and manage communication and documentation for the project. Technical responsibilities will include the design and analysis of mid to high-rise buildings utilizing software packages such as ETABS, SAP, and RAM.

Essential functions:

• Designs, formulates plans and supervises construction projects.
• Facilitate the required design and documentation of projects.
• Assistance in cost and personnel estimating as well as proposal preparation.
• Supervise the work of junior engineers and participates in project staffing discussions.

Competencies:

Engineering Skills

• Excellent knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, materials, and procedures within the field of structural engineering.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines of the model and material building codes to perform the functions of the job.
• A substantial level of creativity is expected, and latitude given for individual professional propensities and ideas.
• Excellence in solving engineering problems and extensive knowledge of model design codes.
• Ability to effectively identifies project issues and to solve problems with the aid of established internal guidelines and approved design programs.
• Thoroughly and efficiently organizes material for review by Supervisor.
• Performs accurate checking of project documentation.

Users/Clients/Communications Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effectively communicates information and asks well-structured questions.
• Writes clear summaries and memos of own work.
• Actively contributes to internal project team.
• The required limited interaction with clients is positive and respectful.
• Clearly articulates information to Supervisors and Clients.
• Writes clear correspondence for project publication.
• Leads and supervises the internal project team.
• Seen as a valuable office contributor and leader.
• Understands Client/Firm relationship and all interactions with clients are positive and respectful.
• Provides valuable input to Supervisors to maintain and cultivate client’s relationship.

Business Development and Revenue Generation

• Understand the importance of resource utilization, project budget and collected revenue/labor ratios.
• Works with scope items and accurately charges own labor to proper project numbers.
• Contributes to Business Development efforts through strong, positive client relationships.
• Understand and aware of firm’s project financial reports.
• Provides input concerning project budgeting and collections.
• Intimately aware of specific project scope, contracts and related subjects.
• Accurately charges own labor to proper project numbers and ensures this accuracy for other staff on the project

Teamwork and Leadership

• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Ability to lead and supervise an internal project team on analyses and design with minimal direction
• Maintains positive attitude and constructive approach to projects.
• Shows commitment to project goals and applies extra effort when necessary.
• Individual commands leadership, respect and strongly contributes to
• project team and inter-office issues.
• Mentors, trains and shares technical skills and experiences with project team other team members.

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes, project team consisting of Engineers, Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers.

Work environment: Office setting and visits to construction sites as needed.

Physical demands:  The physical demands of the job include, walking, sitting and typing.

Position type and expected hours of work: This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday with the local standard business hours. Overtime is expected when needed to meet job demands.

Travel: To client and construction sites as needed.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering or related field, with Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience in structural analysis and design of mid to high-rise buildings, including project management.
• Master’s preferred with Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in structural analysis and design of mid to high-rise buildings, including project management.
• Professional Engineer’s (PE) license.
• Ability to perform and supervise the design and analysis of mid to high rise buildings utilizing software packages such as ETABS, RAM, RISA, and SAFE.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to work in AutoCAD.
• Extensive knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal, problem solving and team skills.
• Knowledge of ETABS, SAFE, AutoCad, PCA or other similar design tools.
• Detail oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• MS degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Aviation experience preferred, not required. 

Additional eligibility qualifications: Not applicable.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At DeSimone, we believe in transparency when it comes to salary and hourly rates for our job postings. Our pay range represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that we think, in good faith, we might be willing to pay, for the posted job in the specified location(s).

For this particular position, we expect to hire near the middle of the range. To be considered for this role, we are looking for candidates with at least 8-10 years of experience in the industry, Master’s preferred with Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in structural analysis and design of mid to high-rise buildings, including project management, and a Professional Engineer’s (PE) license.

We understand that there may be rare and exceptional circumstances where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position. In these cases, we may consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

We appreciate your interest in DeSimone and look forward to reviewing your application.

DeSimone is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

Salary : $95,000 - $120,000