Structural Project Manager

AG&E Structural Engenuity • Naperville, IL

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About The Position

AG&E is an international structural engineering firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. Founded in 2004, AG&E has 8 offices across the US and offices in India and Brazil. We are searching for a Structural Project Manager to join our team in Naperville, IL. PROJECT MANAGER SUMMARY Candidate must possess experience in the design and documentation of complex medium to large building structures for commercial, institutional, mission critical, educational, aviation, or healthcare projects and have shown progressive growth in the business and management areas of engineering. The position requires the management of design team members and working with other Project Manager, Senior Project Managers, Associate Principals and Principals in the delivery of projects including delivering required project documentation and calculations. The position will have direct interaction with clients, business, and financial management of projects, and has great potential for position advancement and continuing career development.

Requirements

• BS in Architectural or Civil Engineering (with structural emphasis), required
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience (may be reduced with MS degree and/or SE license)
• Must have been conferred a PE license in state of residence (structural designation)
• Must have successful completion of the NCEES Structural Engineering exam (16 hours) and have been conferred an SE license in state jurisdiction of choice, preferred
• Experience working with concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel, masonry, and wood
• Expert and advisor in at least one technical subject
• Expert in Bentley RAM Structural System or Tekla Structural Designer (TSD) and related program modules
• Autodesk Revit and BIM 360
• Strong working knowledge of applicable building and reference codes
• Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of current role and the impact the role has on other business functions within the organization
• Skills to identify and resolve potential problems by timely gathering and analyzing information
• Ability to follow detailed procedures to ensure accuracy of work
• Effectively communicates in a timely and clear manner to internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Inclination to be a team player who shares key information with others involved in a project and with colleagues
• Continuously learning and improving skills and staying current on trends within our industry
• Ability to set high standards and demonstrate excellence, ensuring quality in every aspect of work performed
• Takes personal responsibility and ownership of one’s work and self-initiates corrective action when needed
• Takes ownership of one’s work and self-initiates corrective action when needed
• Passionate about coaching, mentoring, and training
• Remains positive during times of adversity
• Can be a technical resource to peers
• Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.
• Close vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision. (Clear vision at 20 feet ormore); color vision (Ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Continuous sitting, standing, walking, using stairs, hearing, talking, bending, crouching, and working closely with others.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds via dolly) of force occasionally to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Travel is required to project job sites and to the Companies various offices, as needed, including attending early morning or evening events outside of 8-5 hours.
• When visiting project sites must be in compliance with OSHA requirements

Nice To Haves

• MS in Architectural or Civil Engineering (with structural emphasis), preferred
• Must have successful completion of the NCEES Structural Engineering exam (16 hours) and have been conferred an SE license in state jurisdiction of choice, preferred

Responsibilities

• Generally responsible for a team of engineers to perform the delivery of projects which includes stamping of the project documents and calculations
• Occasionally will perform under the direction of the licensed professional engineer who is stamping projects and in concert with other Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, Associate Principals, and above.
• Performs structural analysis and design through hand calculations or computer modeling, as needed
• Performs structural detailing
• Responsible for all technical aspects of assigned tasks and projects
• Leads in the selection of project materials and structural configurations
• Prepares general notes and selection typical details for projects
• Prepares structural specifications from Master Specifications and identifies need for additional project specifications.
• Coordinates structural design with architectural and other engineering disciplines
• Delivers project deliverables and calculations on schedule and within budget
• Provides construction contract administration services including answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings and submittals
• Performs or oversees site observations and prepares written reports of observations
• Authors reports of diagnostic investigations and other studies
• May support other senior project engineers on larger projects
• Conducts peer reviews of other projects
• Seals own work and reviews work of others under direct supervision
• Develops and presents content for internal technical training
• Participates in company committees for development of processes and maintaining standards
• Continuously review work and processes to improve efficiency
• May work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Leads the creation of a project work plan including tasks with budgeted time for each task
• Manages and oversees team workload
• Leads in planning and leading structural design work sessions, both internal and external
• Manages and directs design team members to a successful project completion
• Coordinates tasks for design team and reviews work for acceptance
• Assists leadership in staff performance evaluations
• Attends client meetings
• Documents and reports meeting discussions
• Serves as a technical resource to clients
• Proactively identifies new client opportunities
• Assists in addressing and mitigates client and project conflicts
• Engages counterparts with external project contacts and develops and grows networking relationships and begins developing relationships that lead to booking work
• Attends networking events, open houses, and industry events
• Participate in industry organizations and committees, and gives occasional business, management, or technical related presentations
• Assists in developing work plans for project pursuits
• May participate in project pursuit interviews
• Assists leadership in updating and maintaining project data, project pipeline and proposals
• Assists leadership in project billings and in collection efforts
• Monitors profitability of each project to which assigned
• Reaches out to clients on a continual basis to ascertain knowledge about potential work and other business opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 2 Bonuses per year
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits covered at no cost to the employee
• 19 days of time off per year
• 401(k) Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level