What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at Pape-Dawson?
Job Description
Pape-Dawson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing engineering team. This is an opportunity for a proven engineering leader to take ownership of complex projects, build lasting client relationships, mentor the next generation of professionals, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our organization.
Our team carries forward the legacy and reputation of GradyMinor, a respected name with deep roots in the communities we serve. As part of Pape-Dawson, that legacy is now backed by the resources, expertise, and expanded opportunities of a larger, multidisciplinary organization.
We’re looking for someone who is ready to bring their technical expertise, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset to an organization where they can make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
You’ll serve as a key leader within Pape-Dawson, taking ownership of complex assignments from pursuit through delivery while building strong relationships with clients and developing the people around you.
Lead & Deliver
A Legacy You Can Build On. A Future You Can Help Shape.
When you join Pape-Dawson, you’re joining an organization with the strength and resources to take your career further—while continuing the legacy of GradyMinor, a name that has built lasting relationships and a strong reputation for quality engineering and client service.
Our growth creates opportunities for experienced professionals to have a bigger voice, lead meaningful work, and expand their impact.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
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.
Pape-Dawson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing engineering team. This is an opportunity for a proven engineering leader to take ownership of complex projects, build lasting client relationships, mentor the next generation of professionals, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our organization.
Our team carries forward the legacy and reputation of GradyMinor, a respected name with deep roots in the communities we serve. As part of Pape-Dawson, that legacy is now backed by the resources, expertise, and expanded opportunities of a larger, multidisciplinary organization.
We’re looking for someone who is ready to bring their technical expertise, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset to an organization where they can make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
You’ll serve as a key leader within Pape-Dawson, taking ownership of complex assignments from pursuit through delivery while building strong relationships with clients and developing the people around you.
Lead & Deliver
- Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple complex engineering projects, with accountability for quality, schedule, budget, and profitability.
- Provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and negotiate project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and contracts.
- Oversee project financial performance, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
- Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure they meet applicable standards, regulations, and client expectations.
- Lead or oversee QA/QC, risk management, and issue resolution to keep projects moving forward.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and principal point of contact for key clients.
- Develop relationships that lead to repeat business, expanded opportunities, and long-term partnerships.
- Represent Pape-Dawson with clients, agencies, boards, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate technical and strategic information with confidence and clarity.
- Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams while creating an environment where people can do their best work.
- Mentor Project Managers and technical staff, helping them grow their technical, project management, and leadership skills.
- Provide guidance and oversight to teams of approximately 5–7 employees.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Play an active role in expanding Pape-Dawson’s presence in the markets and communities we serve.
- Lead and support business development efforts, including RFQs, proposals, interviews, pursuits, and key client strategies.
- Identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and develop new ones.
- Leverage your industry knowledge, professional relationships, and market perspective to help drive continued growth.
- Contribute to firmwide initiatives focused on design standards, technical best practices, operational excellence, and staff development.
- Help identify opportunities to improve how we work, deliver projects, serve clients, and develop our people.
- Balance client needs with team and business priorities while maintaining a high standard of performance and integrity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state(s) required to support project work.
- 8 years of relevant engineering and project management experience, depending on service area.
- Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through completion.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple concurrent assignments.
- A strong track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Experience mentoring staff, developing Project Managers, and leading teams of approximately 5–7 employees.
- Strong business development, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- The ability to think strategically while remaining engaged in the technical and project details that drive successful outcomes.
- The ability to adapt to shifting priorities, manage competing deadlines, and keep teams moving forward.
- Availability to work Monday–Friday, with flexibility for overtime as project demands require.
A Legacy You Can Build On. A Future You Can Help Shape.
When you join Pape-Dawson, you’re joining an organization with the strength and resources to take your career further—while continuing the legacy of GradyMinor, a name that has built lasting relationships and a strong reputation for quality engineering and client service.
Our growth creates opportunities for experienced professionals to have a bigger voice, lead meaningful work, and expand their impact.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
- Lead meaningful projects that shape the communities where we live and work.
- Build on the GradyMinor legacy while helping define what comes next.
- Grow your leadership career with the support and resources of Pape-Dawson.
- Work directly with clients and become a trusted advisor within your market.
- Mentor and develop talented professionals while building high-performing teams.
- Expand your opportunities through collaboration with professionals across disciplines, markets, and locations.
- Bring your ideas to the table and help influence how we deliver projects and serve our clients.
- Be part of something growing, with the stability and resources of an established organization behind you.
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.