Join Our Team as a Project Manager!
About SPI: SPI is a well-established civil engineering consulting firm with over 87 years of experience serving local government agencies across Texas. With offices in Beaumont, Houston, Kyle, Lake Charles, Richardson, Terrell, and Tyler, SPI remains independently based in Texas, focusing almost exclusively on municipalities, counties, utility districts, and other such agencies.
Our culture is collaborative and team-oriented, built on our core values of STAR - Service, Trust, Accountability, and Respect. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive and grow. As part of our commitment to professional development, we cover the costs of continuing education and training programs.
Position Overview: The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the quality of work performed, client service, utilization of staff, contract management, billing collection, and project profitability. This role applies technical expertise and project management experience to manage project teams, functions as a mentor to technical staff, and acts as a company representative to clients. Experience in public infrastructure design is strongly preferred due to our focus on serving public agencies such as cities and counties.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure the quality of work, schedule, and profitability of managed projects.
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Assist the Branch Office Manager (BOM) in implementing the Business Development sales plan and goals for the office.
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Maintain positive relationships with current clients and stay aware of potential projects they might consider.
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Assist the BOM in proposal preparation, identify new business opportunities, and promote SPI’s capabilities and services to existing and prospective clients.
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Provide day-to-day guidance to technical staff and direct project team and client compliance with contract terms.
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Serve as the Project Engineer on some projects.
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Coordinate and participate in proposal development, contract negotiations, and drafting of professional service agreements and modifications.
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Monitor engineering contracts, subcontracts, contract modifications, and other agreements to ensure adherence to internal procedures.
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Maintain direct contact with clients and be readily available to office staff and clients.
Company Achievements and Reputation: SPI is the trusted engineer of record for numerous cities and counties across Texas. Our commitment to community is evident in our quality of life projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants. As civil engineers, we understand the importance of these projects in enhancing the communities we serve.
Why SPI? At SPI, we believe in Service, Trust, Accountability, and Respect. These core values guide everything we do and are the foundation of our collaborative and team-oriented culture. Joining SPI means becoming part of a company with a strong commitment to professional growth and community impact. With us, you’ll have the chance to lead significant projects and make a lasting difference in the communities we serve.