Senior Project Manager- Structural Engineering

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description

 

Structural Engineer-Senior Project Manager

 

Management Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for setting-up communication on a project with client, contractor, and inner office staff

• Set-up controls for project scope, building codes, other trades, and assess and mitigate perceived risks during the execution

• Coordinate/Assign staff to meet schedule and budget:

• Set hourly budgets for main tasks • Set delivery deadlines for project deliverables

• Coordinate and deliver information from other trades

• Ultimate responsible for the technical quality of the job including:

• Coordination and checking of final calculation package for content, quality, completeness, and conformance with scope

• Final coordination and checking of drawings to assure content, quality, completeness, and conformance with scope

• Work to:

• Assure conformance with project scope and local codes

• Resolution of comments from client or reviewing agency

• Resolution of field issues, RFI responses, NCR Responses, etc.

• Project close-out reporting

• Training of Engineers and Draftsmen:

• Field experience

• In-House training on specific tasks and skills • Sets expectations and establishes performance standards for staff

• Coaches/Evaluates staff performance and provides regular feedback.

• Documents and follows up on personnel issues for his/ her direct reports.

• Market new and existing clients under the direction of Principal and Marketing group Meets monthly marketing activity goals

• Review of invoices of projects he/she is responsible for

• Review all timesheets for correctness related to assigned project

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical –

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information

• Collects and researches data

• Uses knowledge, intuition and experience to complement data

• Designs work flows and procedures

Project Management –

• Develops project plans

• Coordinates projects

• Assigns people and resources/Delegates competently

• Communicates in a timely manner changes and progress

• Completes projects on time and budget

• Manages project team activities

• Prepares and implement marketing strategies and proposals

Problem Solving –

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner

• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

• Develops alternative solutions

• Works well in group problem solving situations

• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Customer Service –

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations

• Responds promptly to customer needs

• Solicits customer feedback to improve service

• Responds to requests for service and assistance

• Meets commitments

Planning & Organization –

• Prioritizes and plans work activities

• Uses time efficiently

• Plans for additional resources

• Integrates changes smoothly

• Sets goals and objectives for him/her and others

• Works in an organized manner

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university

• Master’s degree from accredited university or program (a plus)

• PE NV or other state a must (SE a plus)

• 10 + years of experience

Language Ability:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common calculations and drawings from different sources, scientific and technical journals or documents, financial reports, job performance reports and legal documents

• Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative

• Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication including email

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

• Ability to write presentations and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format

Technical Ability:

• Ability to work with physical concepts such as mechanics of materials concrete/steel/wood/masonry/light gage design and material sciences

• Mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Continuous Learning Ability:

Willingness to improve technical ability outside office hours to keep with current engineering practice

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge:

• PS Column

• Bentley Elements

• SAP2000, Risa 3D or similar

• Microsoft package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) software

• Internet software

• AUTOCAD and/or Revit knowledge a plus

• Ability to learn new software

Certificates and Licenses:

• Professional Engineering and/or Structural Engineering licenses

• OSHA 10 training will be provided by company

• LEED certification is a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise Design Engineers, Project Managers, CAD Manager, Draftsmen and Interns

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

When working in field conditions, noise levels may be much higher

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms and can be required to climb stairs, crawl in tight areas when visiting/working at job sites and other field assignments.

 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor

Company DescriptionSVS Group has extensive experience in many industries. We understand the opportunities, and how to find the best fit for your company. Our national search capability allows us to do the legwork to match candidates to opportunities in top locations.Company DescriptionSVS Group has extensive experience in many industries. We understand the opportunities, and how to find the best fit for your company. Our national search capability allows us to do the legwork to match candidates to opportunities in top locations.

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