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The Project Manager role at Pape-Dawson is one of the most rewarding and valued positions within the Company. These leaders provide oversight of projects while developing a team the Pape-Dawson Way. Working with our clients from the very beginning, while guiding a dynamic team of engineers and technical support professionals is key to complete each task with excellence. Each Project Manager actively participates in professional associations (leadership roles) and community organizations to give back, which is one of our core values. 

What can you expect on a daily basis?

• Lead and mentor a dynamic group of technical professionals - engineers and technical support - to serve our clients well
• Engage in the proposal and client agreement development and execution
• 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
• 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 civil engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas 
• 5 years’ experience in civil design with a minimum of 1 years’ experience managing a team and projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks 
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others, will aid in your success
• Open to coaching from the 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 to be available to serve each other and our clients.  There are also times when it is important to work a little extra to get the job done overtime

Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. is an AA/EEO Employer