Sr. Project Manager

Job Details

Job Location: San Antonio Office - San Antonio, TX 78205

Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Managing Principal

Department: Engineering

Job Code: SPM

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Manage structural engineering projects, including coordination with clients, organizing and guiding team members to execute the design, and leading the creation of construction documents. Duties are to both the local and corporate entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

May include any or all the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibility to assigned projects

• Lead teams of people in the execution of projects of varying systems, scales, and complexity.
• Organize work and internal teams to execute all aspects of structural engineering design, including analysis, design, coordination, detailing, development of plans and specifications, review of submittals, performance of site visits, and assessment of requests for information.
• Develop and adhere to recognized design criteria based on Building Codes, Standard Practice, and Company Engineering Standards.
• Perform Structural Analysis and Design Calculations structural elements and systems, for incorporation into Construction Documents.
• Communicate structural engineering designs using sketches, drawings, details, and models both internally and externally.
• Perform Construction Administration and Site Visits.
• Complete projects accurately and efficiently.

Responsibility to company and staff

• Supervise the structural engineering work of other team members.
• Guide and mentor other team members to foster technical and professional growth.
• Foster good teamwork and communication within and across offices.
• Become a resource for other senior staff in the company as a knowledge or technical leader.
• Lead important process and system improvements initiatives for the Company.
• Develop areas of specialty knowledge to become a resource to others in the firm.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the company by assisting with the development of design standards and details, and documenting and sharing lessons learned.

Responsibility to our clients

• Communicate with clients, contractors, and other external team members to understand project goals and requirements, coordinate structural designs with other disciplines, and to effectively communicate structural engineering aspects.
• Foster good relationships with clients and assist with the growth and reputation of the company.
• Become a trusted advisor to clients through excellent project leadership, thereby resulting in new and/or repeat business.
• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with internal and external team members.
• Additional responsibilities commensurate with interests or abilities.

Guiding Principles at Datum Engineers

Serve Faithfully

• Demonstrates care for colleagues and clients.
• Responds promptly and reliably to requests and responsibilities.
• Exhibits a service-oriented attitude in daily work.
• Acts in the public's best interest as part of an engineering company.

Engage as Family

• Shows respect and support for team members.
• Assumes positive intent and gives others the benefit of the doubt.
• Builds trust through transparency and accountability.

Succeed as a Team

• Collaborates effectively with others.
• Communicates clearly and constructively.
• Shares knowledge and resources generously.
• Celebrates team successes and takes ownership of outcomes.

Make It Better

• Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Encourages improvement in teammates and processes.
• Takes initiative to enhance designs and company practices.

Enjoy What We Do

• Contributes to a positive and enjoyable work environment.
• Maintains a healthy work-life balance.
• Finds joy and meaning in daily tasks and team interactions.

Qualifications Desired Education and/or Experience

• At a minimum, Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. Master's Degree in Structural Engineering strongly preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in the structural design of buildings
• Current Professional Engineer License (structural engineering) in Texas

Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering principles, structural behavior, and design of structural materials.
• Good teammate, considerate, respectful, and supportive
• Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and willing attitude
• Tenacity to see a project or assignment through to completion with a high degree of quality.
• Ability to effectively process and present complex information to both internal and external groups

Supervisory Responsibilities

Project team leadership

Travel

May require occasional travel

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, reach with arms, and use hands to handle and type; lift up to 25 lbs. The employee will also be required to climb ladders, walk on elevated surfaces, crawl in tight spaces, and walk on uneven terrain. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Typical office environment, with frequent duties on an active construction jobsite.