Senior Project Manager | Civil Engineering

Overview of Position

Osborn Engineering is seeking a Senior Project Manager within our Civil group for our St. Petersburg, FL office. The successful candidate will have 10+ years’ experience in the planning, design, development, and construction phases of a variety of project types. This position reports directly to the Manager of Civil Engineering and the Florida Director of Civil Engineering and will work closely with the directors, managers, and engineering staff to ensure that our client’s needs and expectations are exceeded.

The Senior Project Manager position at Osborn Engineering is a production management and team leadership role. An effective Project Manager plans, leads, and reviews engineering design and permitting to achieve client satisfaction and project success. An effective Project Manager also supports the Division Head and Director in practice development and staff training. A Senior Project Manager is knowledgeable, organized, self-supporting, and a good communicator.

Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of more than 350 professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage site development design projects on time, in scope, and on budget.
• Manage professional service contracts.
• Mentor staff and promote a positive work culture.
• Prepare contract proposals and project budgets.
• Monitor project health and compile project status reports.
• Manage project invoicing and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and manage subconsultant agreements.
• Develop and foster client relationships.
• Maintain positive relationships with external consultants and internal engineering managers and directors.
• Maintain a strong understanding of regional regulatory agencies and permit requirements.
• Direct and coordinate land development and environmental resource permitting.
• Manage design projects with multi-discipline engineering staff and manage the civil engineering delivery for multi-disciplined engineering projects within Osborn.
• Technical writing skills required for Drainage Reports, Due Diligence Studies, Master Planning, etc.
• Implement effective Company’s quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Find solutions to complex engineering and personnel situations.

This position will work closely with the managers, directors, and engineering staff to ensure that our client’s needs and expectations are exceeded. Main responsibilities include project management, business development, client management, project design, permitting and plan review submittals, and plan preparation. Growth in design and leadership ability, dependability, and organizational skills will lead to future advancement.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related (from an ABET accredited university or college).
• PE License in Florida.
• 10+ years of relevant civil and site development design experience.
• Civil engineering calculation experience (stormwater, potable water hydraulics, sewer and storm hydraulics, hydrology)
• Analysis software experience (ICPR, BMP Trains, HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Knowledge of SWFWMD, County, Local Agency and FDOT permitting processes and requirements.
• Ability to coordinate work on projects within a multi-disciplinary team with minimal oversight.
• Ability to lead and manage several projects concurrently. 
• Ability to effectively delegate assignments to project team members.
• Ability to foster culture.
• Ability to promote growth.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Project experiences should include, but are not limited to master planning, site development, utility improvements, roadway improvements, drainage and stormwater management, grading, subdivisions, campus improvements, coastal engineering, and sports fields design. Must be able to work independently to manage project schedules and budgets, foster client relationships, and drive staff development.

Additional Information

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

• Reliable
• Team Player
• Self – Starter
• Positive Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative
• Good Communicator

As one of the nation’s oldest engineering firms, Osborn offers a dynamic career path within a team deeply committed to supporting your growth at every stage. Attractive profit sharing and stock ownership programs supplement our competitive salary and benefits package.

All job offers will be contingent on passing a background check. Drug testing may be required for certain clients. Osborn will only be contacting qualified applicants.

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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to recruitment@osborn-eng.com. All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.