WHAT WE DO:
Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.
As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas - our firm's size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.
WHO WE ARE:
The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.
One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.
Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability - just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
The Project Manager role acts as an entry-level position in project management. In this role, you will actively participate in the project design and production phases, gradually acquiring experience in project and client management under the guidance of Senior Leaders. Your primary responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of assigned project tasks. Additionally, you will start to take on some staff management responsibilities, which involve assisting the Sr. PM in overseeing technical staff and managing resource scheduling. You will also contribute to proposal preparation and billing processes.
Once selected to join our team, you will:
- Assist with the execution of project tasks such as permitting and entitlement processes
- Ensure project tasks remain accurate and on schedule
- Assist with the project financial processes
- Assisting in preparation of proposals
- Limited client interaction
- Assisting with overseeing the technical staff
- Assist with resource scheduling for technical staff on your team
- Other duties as assigned
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE:
- Civil 3D, Microstation, or discipline specific software
- Proficient in Dunaway CAD standards
- Proficient in Dunaway design standards
SKILLS:
- In-depth technical knowledge of line of business
- Basic understanding of project financial and performance metrics
- Ability to manage multiple project tasks at a time
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Ability to recognize what your limitations are
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 total years of experience
- Generally 5 or more years of civil design experience
- Generally 1 or more year of experience as a P.E. or 8 years of relevant civil design experience without a degree
- 0-2 years project management experience required
- 0-2 years client interaction experience required
- 0-2 years of experience in oversight of technical staff
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or 8 years of relevant civil design experience without a degree