Structural Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Project Manager

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships.  With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do.  We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives.  We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage.  As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Structural Project Manager in the Fort Worth office for a variety of market sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, historical, and hospitality. As a mid-level leader, you will balance mentorship and client needs, overseeing the full project scope from planning through construction administration. You will manage a multi-level team, empowering them to take ownership of work and processes while guiding their growth within a project.   Using strong communication skills, you will build positive client relationships by collaborating with other departments to reach company goals.  Expected DutiesIn this role you can expect to perform the following tasks.  This is not an exhaustive list:

• Manage structural engineering projects from design development through construction administration while balancing priorities, budgets, quality, and scheduled deadlines. 
• Deliver profitable projects by adhering to budgets and schedules, identifying deviations, managing resources effectively, and promptly completing tasks.
• Develop and maintain quality control processes, encouraging total quality management principles, fostering continuous improvement activities, and mitigating risks.
• Forge and drive professional relationships with clients, architects, consultants, general contractors and internal engineering departments.  Collaborate to create solutions to challenges.  Establish and maintain consistent communication, taking ownership over the project and process.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Marketing to identify and pursue business development opportunities, securing a pipeline of work. Facilitate seamless operations by liaising with additional support departments, participating in and driving recruiting processes, ensuring proper billing procedures, and fostering positive employee relations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers in the early stages of their career development.  Maintain a balance between driving performance and empowering their professional growth. Create and implement training opportunities and provide coaching to bridge skill gaps.
• Attend site visits prior to beginning design and through construction completion.
• Master design and drafting software to create engineering documents.

We Require

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a Structural Engineer role in the consulting industry.
• At least 2 years’ experience leading a team as a Project Manager. 
• Intermediate proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Well versed with Federal, State, and Local regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills - Connections are a critical part of how we work.

Physical DemandsThis position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur.  Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur.  Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.
Position Type and ScheduleThis is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9am – 4pm.   Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.

BenefitsWe believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success.  For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and Zweig’s "Best Firms to Work For."
BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching. 
We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs.  We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities.  More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.
Equal Employment OpportunityBaird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. 

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