Head of Engineering and Project Management

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier engineering consulting and program management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Community - We care for our communities

Quality - We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Growth - We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth

Raba Kistner is seeking a detail‑oriented, dependable Project Manager I - CoMET to join our team in Austin, TX. The Project Manager’s primary responsibilities encompass the management of assigned technical projects in construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) and the support of activities required to grow and effectively conduct Raba Kistner, Inc. (Development and enhancement of new and existing relationships with clients and influencers. The Project Manager shall be assigned project management responsibilities ranging from scope development, budget and proposal preparation, production work, project/client meetings, project site visits, invoicing and accounts receivable collection. The Project Manager shall support the firm’s objectives of meeting our clients’ expectations in a timely manner while achieving the corporation’s financial objectives.

Serve as Project Manager on CoMET projects, including management of projects from start to finish.

Provide mentorship and professional development to other technical, clerical, and support staff members.

Coordinate materials testing activities with subcontractors and Raba Kistner’s field staff.

Prepare laboratory‑testing assignments on projects in accordance with the testing program.

Review field data and laboratory test results for completion of client reports.

Submit draft materials testing and engineering reports for review and final reports for co‑signature of assigned staff members.

Depending on experience, the employee may be required to complete a training program to familiarize themselves with field and laboratory operations.

Perform field observation services in support of the CoMET activities, as well as for construction engineering investigations.

Adhere to and support the Raba Kistner Safety program implementation and maintenance.

Review pre‑billing invoices on projects for which the project manager is assigned.

Directly supervise 2 or more employees, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Immediately notify Supervisor and Chief Operating Officer of all potential disputes that may lead to legal claims or litigation.

As requested, support Chief Operating Officer to settle disputes or defend against litigation.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year university required.

Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the CoMET industry with a range of experience in geotechnical services and one (1) to three (3) years of Project Management Experience.

Competent understanding of construction plans, specifications, and accepted construction practices for reviewing assigned engineering reports and construction documents.

Valid driver’s license in the applicable jurisdiction and meet the firm’s auto insurability requirements.

Project Management skills to manage all aspects of small and large projects (proposal development, contract negotiations, and project execution). Possess knowledge of the testing procedures used in a geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratory (ASTM, TxDOT, AASTHO, USACE, etc.).

Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

The following physical activities are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Frequently stand, walk, or drive vehicle short and/or long distances; May be required to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; frequently work in outdoor weather conditions. Work responsibilities require out‑of‑town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran