Establish project schedules, budgets, and design approaches
Supervise and mentor engineering and support staff
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders
Core Competencies
Leadership & Strategic Project Management
Lead multiple large-scale projects and project teams simultaneously
Define project vision, execution strategy, and success metrics
Align team capabilities with project demands and organizational goals
Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
Advanced Coordination & Collaboration
Direct coordination across disciplines, consultants, and agencies
Resolve complex technical and organizational challenges
Anticipate risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies
Design Leadership & Change Management
Oversee conceptual design approaches for complex systems
Evaluate and communicate impacts of design changes on cost, schedule, and risk
Guide teams through evolving project requirements
Contracts, Proposals & Negotiation
Lead contract negotiations and oversee commercial terms
Develop scopes of work, budgets, and fee structures
Strategically position proposals to win work and address client priorities
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and decision-makers
Maintain executive-level communication and reporting
Foster long-term partnerships and client satisfaction
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Champion QA/QC standards across all projects
Provide final review and approval of critical deliverables
Ensure technical excellence and compliance with industry standards
Problem Solving & Technical Oversight
Lead resolution of complex engineering and project challenges
Provide high-level oversight of structural analysis and design decisions
Support innovation and implementation of best practices
Financial & Operational Management
Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability
Ensure timely billing, revenue recognition, and collections
Optimize resource utilization and project efficiency
Business Development & Market Leadership
Lead business development efforts, including client engagement and pursuit strategy
Represent the firm at industry events and professional organizations
Identify emerging opportunities and expand client relationships
Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and market positioning
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EEO Statement
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
