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Position Description:
Job Title: Project Manager (Structural Experience)
Classification Exempt
Location Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)
Position Overview:
The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of structural engineering projects from conception to completion. This role combines technical expertise in structural engineering with project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and client requirements. The ideal candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure structural integrity, safety, and efficiency in all project deliverables.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Leads and oversees a team including Engineers, Project Engineers, CAD Designers, Subvendors and Associate Project Managers
Lead and manage vendor selection, negotiations, and contracts adhering strictly to Companys compliance and risk management standards.
Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance to ensure alignment with client expectations and contract terms
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution:
Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle for structural designs, from project commencement to final project closeout, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project timelines, and budget constraints.
Support and collaborate with Associate Director to define project scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, quality standards, and deliverables ensuring alignment with both client expectations and internal executive standards.
Risk and Issue Management: Anticipate and proactively address potential project and team challenges, delivering actionable solutions to the Associate Director before issues escalate.
Foster clear and consistent communication among internal teams, external customers, and executive leadership to ensure alignment on project goals, updates, and expectations.
Maintain a high level of accountability and ownership in all aspects of the performance of the program and projects, ensuring consistent alignment with business objectives and quality of work products.
Act as the main point of contact with clients for all project-related communications. Address client concerns and ensure project expectations are met.
Present project proposals, updates, and technical information effectively.
Performs other related duties as required
Design and Engineering Oversight:
Develop and maintain structural engineering templates, calculations, and details for the use of all engineers in their designs
Use design software, including but not limited to RISA 3D, Open Tower, tnxTower, OCALC, and AutoCAD independently, to accurately render and communicate challenging design plans, while providing guidance and direction to other members of the design team
Prepare structural calculations and reports independently, to analyze complex mount and structure types, while providing guidance and direction to other members of the engineering team
Conduct site visits and structural investigations to gather existing conditions data and train other staff members to efficiently complete site visits
Work within a team-oriented environment to prepare advanced structural details on existing and proposed facilities including towers, water tanks, rooftops, billboards, and other supporting structures with a strong understanding of applicable building and design codes
Scope and Budget Management:
Define project scope, timelines, costs, resources, and deliverables in alignment with client and internal standards.
Monitor and control budget to ensure profitability and adherence to project goals.
Identify out of scope tasks and scope creep to request additional funds to complete the work
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Ensure projects adhere to local building codes, standards, and safety regulations.
Conduct site visits to evaluate construction progress and resolve technical issues.
Perform quality control checks to verify accuracy and integrity of designs.
Implement and manage QA/QC processes on all engineering designs and deliverables to ensure adherence to engineering and industry standards and technical accuracy.
Complete technical and QA/QC reviews of drawings, structural reports, and technical letters completed by others to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and provide meaningful feedback and coaching
Business Development and Client Relations:
Identify and act on sales opportunities with both existing and potential clients to expand OSP Fiber services.
Build, cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, continuously enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
Team Management and Mentorship:
Lead and mentor project team members, providing guidance to improve performance, technical skills, project delivery standards, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Drive internal process improvements through people, processes, and technology to enhance team efficiency and project delivery.
Promote integrity and ethics within the team in respect to proper business conduct
Work with the Vice President of PMO & Innovation to identify and implement process improvements to streamline project workflows and increase internal efficiencies (e.g., Project Dashboard creation, client database process optimization, etc).
Coordinate in-house professionals and subconsultants to effectively prioritize multiple conflicting projects and goals to successfully complete deliverables within established budgets and deadlines
Data Management and Reporting:
Ensure accurate data entry, tracking, and management of all project-related information within Azimuths Sitetracker platform or other company-required systems, and client databases as required.
Generate specific reports to manage and monitor all project and financial aspects effectively.
Provide timely and accurate updates to executive management on project progress, team performance, and any emerging risks or opportunities.
Act as a central point of communication, ensuring critical information is disseminated efficiently between team members and leadership to support informed decision-making.
Identify potential challenges or delays and communicate these proactively to the team and executive management, along with recommended solutions or mitigations.
Staffing and Training:
Ensure proper project staffing by assessing resource needs and coordinating with HR to onboard internal team members or recruit external 1099 contractors and subcontractors, as necessary.
Manage and evaluate staffing options for projects, including identifying skill gaps, interviewing potential hires, and overseeing the selection of qualified sub-vendors to meet project demands and maintain quality standards.
Onboarding Coordination and Training:
Develop and deliver comprehensive training plans for new employees, contractors, and sub vendors, ensuring they understand project scope, engineering standards, and company procedures.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support during the onboarding process to ensure new team members are proficient in industry engineering standards, design, and other various processes.
Train new staff and sub vendors on company tools and platforms, including project management software, design systems, and reporting requirements, to ensure seamless integration into workflows.
Standards and Best Practices: Ensure all newly onboarded personnel understand and adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and company-specific protocols for engineering project execution.
Travel and/or Site Visit Requirements:
Must be willing to travel as needed for client meetings or site visits
Other Duties and Skills:
Maintain continuous awareness and knowledge of the status of all projects
Attend internal and external status meetings, with flexibility in work environments, as needed
Conduct site visits to gather existing conditions and train team to efficiently complete site visits
Provide guidance and direction to project team members and managers
Competencies:
Valid drivers license required
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with clients, team members, senior management, and customers.
Effective and active listening skills
High-level organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage time to meet multiple daily deadlines
High level of organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and maintain schedules
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Commitment to personal and professional development
Flexibility to shift directions as needs of project(s), company strategies, evolve.
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, easily adapting to changing tasks and priorities, while maintaining attention to detail
Always present yourself in a professional manner
Always demonstrate a positive work attitude
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining customer confidentiality
Ability to assess challenges, develop solutions, and implement strategic improvements.
Ability to track financials such as budget, margin, invoicing, revenue recognition
Understand Profit and Loss Fundamentals
Desire to succeed and foster personal and professional development
Coaching and mentoring with a positive attitude at a team player
Demonstrate practices and behaviors in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and standards
Technical Skills and Software:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with project management tools is a plus
Salesforce experience is preferred
Experience with RISA-3D, Open Tower, tnxTower, OCALC, and similar structural analysis software is required
Skilled in AutoCAD concepts, theories, principles, and practices is preferred
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil or structural design
Professional Engineer (PE) is required
Telecommunication experience is required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Understanding of drawings, such as FDNY, LPC, zoning boards, etc. is preferred
Minimum of 4 years of experience managing and training staff is required
Experience with project financial management is highly preferred
Solid proficiency in the comprehension of codes, standards, and ordinances is preferred
Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds as needed
Must be able to access and inspect all areas of buildings, rooftops and equipment
Demonstrate and Uphold Our Company Fundamentals:
Share Information
Get Clear on Expectations
Do Whats Best for the Client
Honor Commitments
Practice Blameless Problem Solving
Job Title: Project Manager (Structural Experience)
Classification Exempt
Location Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)
Position Overview:
The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of structural engineering projects from conception to completion. This role combines technical expertise in structural engineering with project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and client requirements. The ideal candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure structural integrity, safety, and efficiency in all project deliverables.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Leads and oversees a team including Engineers, Project Engineers, CAD Designers, Subvendors and Associate Project Managers
Lead and manage vendor selection, negotiations, and contracts adhering strictly to Companys compliance and risk management standards.
Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance to ensure alignment with client expectations and contract terms
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution:
Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle for structural designs, from project commencement to final project closeout, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project timelines, and budget constraints.
Support and collaborate with Associate Director to define project scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, quality standards, and deliverables ensuring alignment with both client expectations and internal executive standards.
Risk and Issue Management: Anticipate and proactively address potential project and team challenges, delivering actionable solutions to the Associate Director before issues escalate.
Foster clear and consistent communication among internal teams, external customers, and executive leadership to ensure alignment on project goals, updates, and expectations.
Maintain a high level of accountability and ownership in all aspects of the performance of the program and projects, ensuring consistent alignment with business objectives and quality of work products.
Act as the main point of contact with clients for all project-related communications. Address client concerns and ensure project expectations are met.
Present project proposals, updates, and technical information effectively.
Performs other related duties as required
Design and Engineering Oversight:
Develop and maintain structural engineering templates, calculations, and details for the use of all engineers in their designs
Use design software, including but not limited to RISA 3D, Open Tower, tnxTower, OCALC, and AutoCAD independently, to accurately render and communicate challenging design plans, while providing guidance and direction to other members of the design team
Prepare structural calculations and reports independently, to analyze complex mount and structure types, while providing guidance and direction to other members of the engineering team
Conduct site visits and structural investigations to gather existing conditions data and train other staff members to efficiently complete site visits
Work within a team-oriented environment to prepare advanced structural details on existing and proposed facilities including towers, water tanks, rooftops, billboards, and other supporting structures with a strong understanding of applicable building and design codes
Scope and Budget Management:
Define project scope, timelines, costs, resources, and deliverables in alignment with client and internal standards.
Monitor and control budget to ensure profitability and adherence to project goals.
Identify out of scope tasks and scope creep to request additional funds to complete the work
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Ensure projects adhere to local building codes, standards, and safety regulations.
Conduct site visits to evaluate construction progress and resolve technical issues.
Perform quality control checks to verify accuracy and integrity of designs.
Implement and manage QA/QC processes on all engineering designs and deliverables to ensure adherence to engineering and industry standards and technical accuracy.
Complete technical and QA/QC reviews of drawings, structural reports, and technical letters completed by others to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and provide meaningful feedback and coaching
Business Development and Client Relations:
Identify and act on sales opportunities with both existing and potential clients to expand OSP Fiber services.
Build, cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, continuously enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
Team Management and Mentorship:
Lead and mentor project team members, providing guidance to improve performance, technical skills, project delivery standards, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Drive internal process improvements through people, processes, and technology to enhance team efficiency and project delivery.
Promote integrity and ethics within the team in respect to proper business conduct
Work with the Vice President of PMO & Innovation to identify and implement process improvements to streamline project workflows and increase internal efficiencies (e.g., Project Dashboard creation, client database process optimization, etc).
Coordinate in-house professionals and subconsultants to effectively prioritize multiple conflicting projects and goals to successfully complete deliverables within established budgets and deadlines
Data Management and Reporting:
Ensure accurate data entry, tracking, and management of all project-related information within Azimuths Sitetracker platform or other company-required systems, and client databases as required.
Generate specific reports to manage and monitor all project and financial aspects effectively.
Provide timely and accurate updates to executive management on project progress, team performance, and any emerging risks or opportunities.
Act as a central point of communication, ensuring critical information is disseminated efficiently between team members and leadership to support informed decision-making.
Identify potential challenges or delays and communicate these proactively to the team and executive management, along with recommended solutions or mitigations.
Staffing and Training:
Ensure proper project staffing by assessing resource needs and coordinating with HR to onboard internal team members or recruit external 1099 contractors and subcontractors, as necessary.
Manage and evaluate staffing options for projects, including identifying skill gaps, interviewing potential hires, and overseeing the selection of qualified sub-vendors to meet project demands and maintain quality standards.
Onboarding Coordination and Training:
Develop and deliver comprehensive training plans for new employees, contractors, and sub vendors, ensuring they understand project scope, engineering standards, and company procedures.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support during the onboarding process to ensure new team members are proficient in industry engineering standards, design, and other various processes.
Train new staff and sub vendors on company tools and platforms, including project management software, design systems, and reporting requirements, to ensure seamless integration into workflows.
Standards and Best Practices: Ensure all newly onboarded personnel understand and adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and company-specific protocols for engineering project execution.
Travel and/or Site Visit Requirements:
Must be willing to travel as needed for client meetings or site visits
Other Duties and Skills:
Maintain continuous awareness and knowledge of the status of all projects
Attend internal and external status meetings, with flexibility in work environments, as needed
Conduct site visits to gather existing conditions and train team to efficiently complete site visits
Provide guidance and direction to project team members and managers
Competencies:
Valid drivers license required
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with clients, team members, senior management, and customers.
Effective and active listening skills
High-level organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage time to meet multiple daily deadlines
High level of organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and maintain schedules
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Commitment to personal and professional development
Flexibility to shift directions as needs of project(s), company strategies, evolve.
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, easily adapting to changing tasks and priorities, while maintaining attention to detail
Always present yourself in a professional manner
Always demonstrate a positive work attitude
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining customer confidentiality
Ability to assess challenges, develop solutions, and implement strategic improvements.
Ability to track financials such as budget, margin, invoicing, revenue recognition
Understand Profit and Loss Fundamentals
Desire to succeed and foster personal and professional development
Coaching and mentoring with a positive attitude at a team player
Demonstrate practices and behaviors in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and standards
Technical Skills and Software:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with project management tools is a plus
Salesforce experience is preferred
Experience with RISA-3D, Open Tower, tnxTower, OCALC, and similar structural analysis software is required
Skilled in AutoCAD concepts, theories, principles, and practices is preferred
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil or structural design
Professional Engineer (PE) is required
Telecommunication experience is required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Understanding of drawings, such as FDNY, LPC, zoning boards, etc. is preferred
Minimum of 4 years of experience managing and training staff is required
Experience with project financial management is highly preferred
Solid proficiency in the comprehension of codes, standards, and ordinances is preferred
Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds as needed
Must be able to access and inspect all areas of buildings, rooftops and equipment
Demonstrate and Uphold Our Company Fundamentals:
Share Information
Get Clear on Expectations
Do Whats Best for the Client
Honor Commitments
Practice Blameless Problem Solving