Project Manager/Licensed Project Engineer (P.E.) at Southwest Engineers, Inc.

Job Description: This role is exempt from minimum wage and/or overtime.

• A Project Manager will lead a team of EIT’s, designers, and CAD Technicians to prepare construction plans, specifications, exhibits, reports, quantities, cost estimates, etc. for various land development projects.
• Includes understanding the scope of work, estimated hours, and will be expected to take ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Prepare engineering plans/documents to be in compliance with regulatory agencies and communicate with clients regarding project timelines and issues, and accurate maintenance of files and contracts is required.
• A successful Project Manager will exercise sound decision making, take initiative and exhibit judgment and knowledge showing responsibility of projects.

Responsibilities:(including but not limited to)

• Performs assignments in the design of commercial, single family, multi-family and mixed-use developments – including roadway, domestic water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer drainage system design.
• Creates, executes, and revises project work plans as appropriate to meet client needs
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project/scope, also client interactions
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Tracks and reports project hours and expenses on a weekly basis
• Understands basic revenue models, cost-to-completion projections, pricing models, and billing procedures. Make decisions accordingly.
• Assures project legal documents are completed and signed
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

Qualifications

• Five+ (5) years of post-graduate experience in design and construction oversight of land development projects
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an A.B.E.T Accredited School
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil-3D, HEC-HMS or PondPack, HEC-RAS, etc.
• Private land development experience required
• Ability to lead creation of designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goals
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), AutoCAD (Including Civil3D), HEC Software (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, etc.), Bentley (PondPack, StormCAD, etc.)