Head of Engineering & Projects

Civil Project ManagerJoin GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients. For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering, and planning services to clients across the United States. GPD is looking to continue to grow, and we are excited to hire a Civil Project Manager that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit GPD is founded on in our Houston, TX office. This person will share a passion for mentoring and team developing while leading project designs with our clients in the Federal market as well as other clients in our Retail/Commercial, Educational, and Healthcare sectors.Civil Project Manager with 8+ years of industry design experience in the Federal, Retail/Commercial, Educational (PK-12 and Higher Ed.), Experienced in Site Development design.Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.Experience as a market leader for their team, working with clients and managing projects at both a design and coordination level.Read and understand project requirements for project execution, including Contract documents, project scope book, technical plans, and specifications.Proficiency in design software to develop the design deliverables. Must be knowledgeable with Civil 3-D and/or AutoCAD.Proficient with stormwater modeling and management.Thrives in a work environment where one collaborates with other team members (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve appropriate design or drawing issues and accomplish objectives.Must possess excellent communication skills, professional writing skills, and the ability to multi-task between several projects and priorities at one time.Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Some travel may be required for construction administration.Multidisciplinary collaboration in our Site Development group provides the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders and in a wide variety of services that encompass our discipline in the development of site infrastructure projects: this includes complete A & E design, field services like environmental, geotechnical, and survey.Strategic Planning includes working with the team to develop and execute strategic actions aligned with both the Site Development team and GPD Group goals: GPD is looking for a go-getter that is fearless in driving growth and opportunity for the company.Client Engagement and Management offers a chance for the Project Manager to develop and build programs and client relationships to grow this team: this includes understanding clients' needs and how they translate into specific scope and reporting systems. Technical oversight: overseeing the design process for civil site development and stormwater management, coordinating the permitting and jurisdiction applications/submittals, and ensuring the newer engineers' work meets quality standards at GPD.Mentoring and developing the Site Development team to further our success in the industry: this includes not only civil engineering and technical training but empowering those teammates to find their passion and skills in our industry and translating that to continued career success.Administrative oversight: using Key Performance indicators, this includes developing, communicating, and tracking workflow tasks, scheduling, championing GPD's quality assurance and client standards, and ensuring that project documents are consistent with project plans and within scope and budget.Health InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.