Licensed Senior Structural Project Manager (Bridge)

About the role

Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Senior Structural Project Manager (Bridge) PE at our Dallas or Austin office. This full-time Senor Structural Project Manager position is within our transportation group and should have a minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience with structural clients. Must be registered in Texas as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of multi-discipline project team in the design and development of projects.
• Collaborate with, and act as a resource for, Huitt-Zollars in a multi-discipline office.
• Conduct meetings with clients, internal disciplines and/or contractors and their subs.
• Design and analyze structural systems for low-to high-rise buildings.
• Cookordinate and delegate tasks between multiple disciplines and attend regular meetings.
• Effectively mentor young engineers and assist in their development.
• Aid and work with senior staff to develop project budgets and proposed fees.
• Review shop drawings, perform field inspections, and facilitate the construction administration process.
• Perform quality reviews of engineering plans for completeness and engineering accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project.
• Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget.
• Led successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal.
• Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals).
• Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives.
• Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE), Master’s of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (MSCE) is a plus.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in State of Texas.
• Min of 10 years of experience, including project management.
• Ability to obtain license in other states.
• Proficient with TxDOT design practice and guidelines highly preferred.
• Rail bridge design experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with relevant technology/software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenBridge, RISA, STADD.
• Passionate about transportation and major highway design projects.
• Ability to work / lead in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Huitt-Zollars

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities