Project Manager - Civil Engineering

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few.  These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig! 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The Project Manager manages projects independently and oversees the design process. In this role, you are also responsible for the completion of QA/QC process on projects. This role works closely with Senior Leaders on additional projects. Your primary responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and profitability of assigned projects, as well as, managing, the engineers and staff. You will manage staff under you. You will also participate in business development efforts, including proposal preparation, and assist in the execution of strategic and/or sales plans for your team.

Once selected to join our team, you will:                                                                         

• Managing multi-discipline projects
• Ensure the completion of QA/QC process of projects 
• Responsible for all project financials on all projects managed and project task given
• Maintaining frequent communication with client regarding project
• Proposal preparation 
• Overseeing the technical staff and managing development and performance                                                         
• Assist with executing the strategic and/or sales plan for your team
• Other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Civil 3D, MicroStation, or discipline specific software             
• Proficient in Dunaway CAD standards                                   
• Proficient in Dunaway design standards

SKILLS:

• In-depth technical knowledge of line of business
• Ability to understand and deliver projects requirements successfully
• Strong understanding of project financial and performance metrics
• Proficient in preparing contract fee estimates
• Ability to manage multi-discipline projects and multiple projects at a time
• Excellent decision-making skills                                                                                                                     
• Ability to recognize what your limitations are 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Effective negotiation skills

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 total years of experience
• Generally, 6 or more years of civil design experience                                                         
• Generally, 2 or more year of experience as a P.E. or 9 years of relevant civil design experience without a degree
• 1+ years project tasks management, including financial analysis experience required
• 0-2 years of supervisory experience 
• 0-2 years of business development experience           

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or 9 years of relevant civil design experience without a degree
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas           

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.