Project Manager - Structural

Walter P Moore India has an immediate opening for a Project Manager to join their dynamic Structural Engineering team in the Pune/Bengaluru office.

The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge and experience in the analysis, design, and delivery of structures, utilizing the latest tools and technologies. The sectors served may include Residential and Commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, airports, and sports venues.

A Project Manager leading a structural engineering team for projects in both India and the United States has a multifaceted role that includes technical, managerial, and communicative responsibilities. Here are some key responsibilities for such a position:

1. Project Planning and Management:

• Develop detailed project plans to meet client/project requirements and deadlines.
• Manage the overall project lifecycle from inception through completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with both local and international building codes and regulations.

1. Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight on the analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering projects.
• Utilize advanced engineering tools and techniques to optimize project outcomes.
• Develop/implement/follow a robust QA/QC process to review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• As and when required as per client requirements conduct regular site visits in India during the construction phase of the project. Prepare site observation reports and share with client and contractor.

1. Team Coordination and Leadership:

•  Lead and motivate a team of engineers and modelers, fostering a collaborative environment to maximize productivity and morale.
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure alignment with project goals and to address any technical or operational challenges.
• Delegate tasks effectively, considering team member’s strengths and project requirements.

1. Client Interaction and Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Understand and address client needs and expectations and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Negotiate with clients and contractors to resolve issues and ensure project delivery within agreed parameters.
• Whenever required participate in business development and client presentations.

1. Professional Development and Innovation:

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in structural engineering and project management methodologies.
• Encourage continuous learning and development within the team through workshops, courses, and professional certifications.
• Explore innovative solutions and technologies that can improve efficiency and outcomes of structural engineering projects.

Our clients include architects, developers, institutional entities, and contractors. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, underpinned by a proactive “can-do” attitude.

• A minimum of nine years of core experience in structural engineering.
• A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is required.
• Candidates with a PhD in Structural Engineering with the required experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with experience in Structural steel, RCC and PT design shall be given preference.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading teams of engineers and modelers.
• Proactive and well-organized, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong orientation towards client service.

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefits packages) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 800+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.