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Senior Project Manager


Job Location:

Sarasota, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Pape-Dawson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing engineering team. This is an opportunity for a proven engineering leader to take ownership of complex projects build lasting client relationships mentor the next generation of professionals and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our organization.

Our team carries forward the legacy and reputation of GradyMinor a respected name with deep roots in the communities we serve. As part of Pape-Dawson that legacy is now backed by the resources expertise and expanded opportunities of a larger multidisciplinary organization.

Were looking for someone who is ready to bring their technical expertise leadership and entrepreneurial mindset to an organization where they can make a real impact.

What Youll Do

Youll serve as a key leader within Pape-Dawson taking ownership of complex assignments from pursuit through delivery while building strong relationships with clients and developing the people around you.

Lead & Deliver
  • Lead the planning execution and successful delivery of multiple complex engineering projects with accountability for quality schedule budget and profitability.

  • Provide strategic technical and managerial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Develop and negotiate project scopes budgets schedules proposals and contracts.

  • Oversee project financial performance staffing plans and resource allocation.

  • Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure they meet applicable standards regulations and client expectations.

  • Lead or oversee QA/QC risk management and issue resolution to keep projects moving forward.

Build Client Partnerships
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and principal point of contact for key clients.

  • Develop relationships that lead to repeat business expanded opportunities and long-term partnerships.

  • Represent Pape-Dawson with clients agencies boards and other stakeholders.

  • Communicate technical and strategic information with confidence and clarity.

Develop People & Teams
  • Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams while creating an environment where people can do their best work.

  • Mentor Project Managers and technical staff helping them grow their technical project management and leadership skills.

  • Provide guidance and oversight to teams of approximately 57 employees.

  • Contribute to a culture of collaboration accountability innovation and continuous improvement.

Grow the Business
  • Play an active role in expanding Pape-Dawsons presence in the markets and communities we serve.

  • Lead and support business development efforts including RFQs proposals interviews pursuits and key client strategies.

  • Identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and develop new ones.

  • Leverage your industry knowledge professional relationships and market perspective to help drive continued growth.

Shape the Future
  • Contribute to firmwide initiatives focused on design standards technical best practices operational excellence and staff development.

  • Help identify opportunities to improve how we work deliver projects serve clients and develop our people.

  • Balance client needs with team and business priorities while maintaining a high standard of performance and integrity.

What You Bring
  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

  • Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state(s) required to support project work.

  • 8 years of relevant engineering and project management experience depending on service area.

  • Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through completion.

  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple concurrent assignments.

  • A strong track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.

  • Experience mentoring staff developing Project Managers and leading teams of approximately 57 employees.

  • Strong business development communication organizational and leadership skills.

  • The ability to think strategically while remaining engaged in the technical and project details that drive successful outcomes.

  • The ability to adapt to shifting priorities manage competing deadlines and keep teams moving forward.

  • Availability to work MondayFriday with flexibility for overtime as project demands require.

Why Pape-Dawson
A Legacy You Can Build On. A Future You Can Help Shape.

When you join Pape-Dawson youre joining an organization with the strength and resources to take your career furtherwhile continuing the legacy of GradyMinor a name that has built lasting relationships and a strong reputation for quality engineering and client service.

Our growth creates opportunities for experienced professionals to have a bigger voice lead meaningful work and expand their impact.

Youll have the opportunity to:

  • Lead meaningful projects that shape the communities where we live and work.

  • Build on the GradyMinor legacy while helping define what comes next.

  • Grow your leadership career with the support and resources of Pape-Dawson.

  • Work directly with clients and become a trusted advisor within your market.

  • Mentor and develop talented professionals while building high-performing teams.

  • Expand your opportunities through collaboration with professionals across disciplines markets and locations.

  • Bring your ideas to the table and help influence how we deliver projects and serve our clients.

  • Be part of something growing with the stability and resources of an established organization behind you.


If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need please contact our team at or call .


EEO Statement:


All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.



Required Experience:

Senior IC