Canonsburg, PA - Engineering Project Manager

Canonsburg, PA - Engineering Project Manager The DDS Companies Address Canonsburg, PA, US Description Join Our Team: About DDS Engineering and Surveying, LLP : DDSE is an experienced and highly qualified natural gas/civil engineering, permitting and survey firm that has been performing consulting engineering and construction services in the natural gas industry for many years. We currently perform these engineering services related to natural gas transmission, distribution main design, station design (M&R, gate stations, and regulator stations) and customer services (residential and commercial) for a variety of natural gas customers throughout the Northeast. Our dynamic team is comprised of experienced natural gas engineers, civil and mechanical engineers, surveyors, gas construction personnel as well as in‑house staff expertise in the areas of legal, compliance, and safety. The Project Manager role within the Facilities and Complex Projects Group of our Utility Engineering Division will lead a high‑priority project under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager. This position will serve as the primary project lead, overseeing all aspects of project execution, client communication, and coordination with internal teams. We are seeking a highly skilled and communicative individual with a proven track record of managing large‑scale projects, ideally within the utility engineering lifecycle, with a preference for experience in Natural Gas Facilities, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and/or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for quality and budget, ensuring seamless project delivery while maintaining excellent client relationships. Engineering Project Manager Pay Range: $80-120K Annually (Commensurate with Experience) Health, Dental, and Vision Plans 401K with match Paid Time Off (PTO) Life and AD&D coverage Short and Long-Term Disability HSA and/or FSA Accounts Primary Duties and Responsibilities Act as the primary project lead for a complex Natural Gas engineering project, ensuring on‑time delivery within quality and budget constraints. Lead client meetings, develop thorough meeting minutes, and assign/track action items to ensure project milestones are met. Collaborate with the scheduler and document controller to ensure seamless communication, document management, and project tracking. Coordinate with technical leads across engineering disciplines (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to align on project deliverables and timelines. Oversee project progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain quality and budget adherence. Communicate regularly with the Senior Project Manager, providing updates on project status, risks, and key decisions. Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and owner requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Drive accountability among team members, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve project goals. Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment between client needs and project deliverables. Skills and Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. 5+ years of project management experience in large‑scale projects within the utility engineering lifecycle. Proven experience with utility engineering projects, ideally with natural gas transmission, distribution, or station design projects. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to lead client meetings and produce detailed documentation. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and technical teams. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel) and document management systems. Demonstrated ability to oversee quality and budget, ensuring project success under tight deadlines. Ability to work independently as the primary project lead while reporting to a Senior Project Manager. Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent. Experience in utility engineering project management, with a focus on RNG/LNG projects. Prior experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an engineering consulting environment. DDS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr