Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering - Residential Land Development - Pape-Dawson Engineers

These leaders are responsible for the overall supervision of residential land development projects for conformity to contractual agreements made with clients within budget and on schedule. In addition to leading a team of engineers and technical professionals, our Senior Project Managers participate in the community with memberships in professional associations. They are also present in our company events- it’s the Pape-Dawson Way. 

What can you expect on a daily basis?

• Lead and mentor a dynamic group of technical professionals - engineers and technicians - to serve our clients well
• Prepare proposals and client agreements
• Develop trusting professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• Be respectful of client timelines through effective coordination of project tasks, budgets, and schedules
• Champion the professional development of each member of a project team according to each member’s individual goals and career path
• Lead and actively participate in the design, plan production and permitting for land development projects
• Participate in the development of company design and production standards to continue excellence within our technical expertise
• Be open to new ways of accomplishing goals
• Seek guidance from other leaders; be open to suggestions in various aspects of project management 
• Give back to our community by actively participating in professional associations and civic organizations 

Providing leadership in these daily activities, among others, will continue the Pape-Dawson vision of becoming the most respected engineering firm in Texas.   

What qualifications are needed and key to this role? 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural or Civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the state of Texas
• 10 years' experience managing substantial projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks in residential development; at least 5 of those years managing projects
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others, will aid in your success
• Open to coaching from leadership team to learn the Pape-Dawson Way
• Proven experience and willingness to identify new opportunities with existing clients as well as having the confidence and ability to develop new client partnerships
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees in an organization
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and we expect work to be completed within those hours to be able to serve each other and our clients. 

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.