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Project Manager - Energy at Dunaway Associates

Project Manager - Energy

Dunaway Associates · Austin, TX, US

6 days ago

Project Manager - Energy

Dunaway Associates · Austin, TX, US

7 days ago
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About the Role

Lead natural gas infrastructure projects from concept through completion, guiding multidisciplinary teams and balancing technical quality, regulatory compliance, client expectations, schedules, budgets, and project profitability. Strengthen client relationships, mentor emerging project leaders and technical staff, and support the growth of Dunaway’s energy practice.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage multiple natural gas projects from concept through completion, establishing clear scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and delivery expectations.
  • Lead the planning and delivery of low- and intermediate-pressure distribution pipelines, high-pressure transmission pipelines, and natural gas station design projects.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and oversee technical production to promote accurate, efficient, and compliant project delivery.
  • Lead QA/QC reviews and confirm deliverables align with Dunaway standards, applicable codes and regulations, industry standards, and client requirements.
  • Manage project financial performance, including budgets, fee utilization, profitability, schedules, and resource allocation.
  • Serve as a primary client contact by leading coordination meetings, communicating project updates, resolving issues, and maintaining trusted relationships.
  • Prepare proposals, contracts, scopes of work, and fee estimates with limited oversight.
  • Coordinate permitting, entitlement, and municipal review processes as required for project delivery.
  • Plan project staffing, balance workloads, and collaborate across teams and offices to align resources with project needs.
  • Mentor Project Managers and technical staff, providing guidance that supports quality, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Support business development and marketing efforts through client relationship management and pursuit activities.
  • Partner with senior leadership to advance line-of-business initiatives, annual strategic goals, workflow improvements, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of natural gas distribution, transmission, and station design projects, including applicable codes, regulations, industry standards, and client requirements.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery standards, design quality, and QA/QC processes.
  • Knowledge of local codes, TxDOT standards, and CAD standards.
  • Advanced understanding of project financial and performance metrics.
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroStation, or other relevant design software.
  • Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, budget, and profitability.
  • Strong leadership, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, client service, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical or project-delivery challenges.
  • Ability to mentor and develop staff while fostering a positive, accountable team environment.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to connect project execution to broader client and business goals.
  • 7+ years of relevant technical experience within a professional services environment.
  • At least 3 years of project management experience with responsibility for schedules, budgets, and financial performance.
  • Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.
  • Experience overseeing Project Manager I and/or technical staff preferred.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Skills

  • Civil 3D
  • MicroStation
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Client service
  • Negotiation
  • Mentoring
  • Strategic thinking

Location

  • Remote
  • Hybrid
  • Texas

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 7+ years of relevant technical experience
  • 3+ years of project management experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
  • Equivalent combination of education and 9 years of progressive technical experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred

Benefits

  • Employee ownership mindset
  • Profit-sharing opportunities
  • Career advancement
  • Leadership development
  • Flexible work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Competitive benefits
  • Collaborative culture
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Remote work options
  • Friday afternoons off
  • Competitive base compensation
  • Semi-annual, company-wide profit-sharing bonus program tied to firm performance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, including company HSA contributions
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
  • Paid holidays
  • Floating holidays
  • PTO exchange option
  • Wellness and mental health resources
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid military leave
  • Employee referral bonus program

About the Company

  • Founded in 1956, Dunaway is a multidisciplinary professional services firm offering Survey, Civil and Structural Engineering, Planning + Landscape Architecture, and Construction Inspection Services (CIS), in addition to Environmental and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and ROW (Right-of-Way) services.
  • For over seventy years, Dunaway has been a trusted client advisor, committed to improving lives in the communities we serve.
  • Supported by a team of 370+ professionals with eight offices across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Farmersville, Houston, and Midland.
  • 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.
  • We were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!