Assistant Project Manager + Austin, TX; Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person

San Diego, CA + Austin, TX (Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person)

Full-Time

Patterson Engineering, Inc. works together to design lasting structures, relationships, & prosperity. We provide tailored structural solutions, start to finish. We maintain the following Core Values as paramount in our work:
Be Human, Stay Driven, Have Confidence Without Ego, Be Adaptive, and Be A Finisher.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for monitoring and tracking production, budget, and content of the construction documents. They ensure that small-scale projects and calculations are developed accurately, efficiently, and correctly. This position oversees the entire project design team on a project basis and reports to the Project Manager.

• Meet management and financial targets set by company goals and resource allocation.
• Complete, review, and apply SEOR seal to engineering plans and calculations for the analysis of wood, masonry, concrete, and steel structures using Excel, RISA, Ener Calc, etc.
• Establish, delegate, prioritize, manage, and communicate project tasks and timelines to meet deadlines, coordinating with the Project Manager to accommodate workload distribution.
• Maintain consistent communication, mediate and present structural challenges, and liaise with clients and other project design trades.
• Identify and develop concept solutions for unique project challenges.
• Assist with final edits of drafting and modeling of plans and details as needed.
• Comply with and model company standards, procedures, and Core Values.
• Meet business development goals by cultivating an industry network.
• Assist with writing and negotiating contracts, validating scopes, reviewing budgets, producing invoices, and managing collections.
• Perform site observations to verify construction is in accordance with specifications.
• Manage and review Construction Administration tasks with the design team.
• Function as a Project Engineer on projects as needed.

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; MS preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience with PE license; SE encouraged.
• Mastery of structural design concepts, theories, codes, and practices.
• Proficient in RISA, Ener Calc, and Excel; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, written, and decision-making skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a desire to grow in a small, collaborative environment.

We believe in rewarding dedication. Enjoy industry-leading salaries that truly reflect your skills and contribution.

Tailor your work environment to fit your lifestyle. Whether you prefer a hybrid work style or the traditional office setting, we offer the flexibility you crave, ensuring a realistic and approachable working and living schedule.

Continuous learning is at our core. Take advantage of diverse projects and personal training opportunities from sponsored seminars and conferences, to learning from and leading internal technical talks, which allow you to scale new heights in your career.

We're proud of our commitment to inclusion and diversity. At PEI, everyone has an equal opportunity to actively shape their future.