Structural Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Structural Project Manager to join their Structural Engineering team in Austin, TX. The role involves managing structural engineering projects, ensuring they meet safety standards and functional requirements. The team designs structural systems for buildings, foundations, and earth retention structures using various materials like steel, timber, concrete, and masonry. Project Managers are responsible for project schedules and budgets, assigning tasks to Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers, and overseeing progress. They also act as the client and architect liaison, communicating schedule, design issues, and construction administration challenges. The company focuses on enhancing the health, welfare, safety, and comfort of building occupants through cost-effective designs that employ up-to-date sustainability practices. They offer streamlined coordination with in-house services for a complete engineering package, covering feasibility studies, scope assessment, code compliance, load analyses, drawing preparation, bidding, and construction administration.

Requirements

10+ years of experience required in building structural design
P.E. required.
Should have relevant continuing education courses showing annual advancement of career.
AutoCAD proficiency required.
Possess an intermediate to advanced understanding of structural design software such RISA, RAM, TEKLA, TEDDS, SAFE, PROFIS, etc. with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software.
A willingness to learn and adapt to new software and client needs.
Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design principles.
Knowledge of current building and material design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE7, AISC360, ACI318, ACI 530 or NDS.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Able to work independently and also collaboratively on a team.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Mass timber experience or desire to learn preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide primary point of contact for Principals and design team including Architect and General Contractor.
Attend project meetings with Architects and other design professionals, Owners, and Contractors.
Manage project schedule, activities, and budget.
Work with Structural Director to manage client accounts and maintain continuity of service.
Identify when scope of work is exceeded and notify client and summarize for Structural Director to create change orders.
Communicate with Structural Director when milestones are completed and project schedules are updated.
Invoice work as milestones are completed.
Review time and cost for projects both complete and in process with Structural Director.
Review time data attributed to projects being managed with Structural Director to ensure accuracy.
Maintain project phases within BQ: create projects & all associated phases by utilizing administrative staff, verify all project fees for phases, etc.
Review and maintain a small amount of un-billed time with Structural Director by contributing all time on projects to an invoice once phase has been billed.
Identify un-billed time and determine which invoice the time should be associated with or identify added scope and coordinate with the Structural Director and client to bill for the un-billed time on a monthly basis.
Maintain CA billing on a monthly basis by reviewing the progress of each project under construction with internal resources.
Supervise and manage the work of Project Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Interns.
Develop specific tasks for resource allocation with review and follow up.
Anticipate and provide guidance where unconventional conditions exist.
Coordinate with Production Manager to employ internal drawings templates for new projects.
Ensure all calculations and details are in accordance with relevant codes (IBC, ASCE-7, ACI, AISC, NDS, AISI, etc) based on project-specific jurisdiction.
Review structural drawings for foundation and framing layout, conformance with Architectural drawings and inclusion of standard notes and details.
Ensure structural drawings meet internal standards before moving to engineering.
Review drawing packages prepared by Project Engineers and make adjustments as needed to ensure quality of product and meet client expectations.
Act as Project Engineer as required to develop familiarity with internal standards and for complex projects or projects located in high seismic or hurricane prone regions.
Edit and compile relevant specification sections addressing structural items.
Coordinate with Architect on sections and format.
Manage all construction administration tasks including submittals, shop drawings, RFIs and review of testing reports.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization
ongoing philanthropic opportunities