Project Manager

Careers At DBR

About the role

We’re looking for talented engineers and designers to help us grow.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Partner in Charge to identify, evaluate and pursue (self and with/through others) priority BD opportunities that will increase revenues to levels required by marketing and business plans, and then execute the work to the clients satisfaction.
• Assist in providing oversight of client/proposal tracking activities; management and review of Requests For Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) and proposals.
• Works with all involved disciplines, prepares estimated labor requirements, schedules and other pertinent data; participates with Partner in Charge in preparing fee proposals, conducting fee negotiations, preparing contractual agreement; and is sufficiently familiar with all agreements between firm and client to effectively manage the project in a professional and economic manner.
• Ascertain that code checks are made and zoning status is acceptable and coordinates with proper building officials.
• Reviews the documents prior to timely submission of documents to the client for in-house and client milestone progress reviews to ensure all documents are in place and submitted to the client.
• Provides engineering oversight on all engineering disciplines involved in the project. Provides corrective instruction to design staff on engineering issues.
• Participates in design to a limited extent in order to complete the project on time and within budget.
• Ensures that the project, from original authorization through studies and reports, design, construction and post-construction, meets all requirements of the client and approving agencies and standards of quality of the firm.
• Ensures that all services provided are accurate and appropriate and that charges against projects are reasonable.
• Maintain adequate records, memos of conversations, and similar documentation in the file.
• Takes necessary administrative action in coordination with the Partner in Charge to assure proper invoicing for services performed.
• Participate in Evaluation or team members.
• Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Continue learning process by attending seminars and continuing education opportunities.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Essential Characteristics

• Maintain an Open-Door Policy.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate and train designers in a mature, thoughtful, professional and pleasant manner.
• Ability to aide in the development of technical skills of subordinates.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, understanding and a genuine interest in others.

Education and Experience

• College degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering with an emphasis in HVAC, building electrical, or plumbing, or fire protection with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a minimum of 10 years qualified experience without a degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word) or related software.
• Proficient in using office equipment (e.g., computer, copier, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain flexibility with workload and project schedules.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact well with clients and co-workers, in the field and the office.