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Project Management in Engineering: Why it Matters

August 26, 2025
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Project Management in Engineering: Why it Matters

For us, project management isn’t a service to be sold — it’s a standard of care.

Dedicated Project Management: Built In, Not Billed Extra

In engineering, project management is often treated as an “add-on.” Something that comes at an additional cost, or worse, something left for the client to coordinate.

At Design Works, it’s different.

As our VP Ty explained:

“That's not an extra to the project, that's an overhead cost — just to make sure things are going well.”

That simple philosophy makes a big difference.
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Why Project Management Matters in Engineering

A multidisciplinary firm is only as good as its coordination. Mechanical, electrical, structural, civil — each discipline has its own priorities and constraints. Without strong oversight, things slip. Deliverables get delayed. Details get missed. Timelines stretch.

A dedicated project manager solves that. Their role isn’t to design — it’s to ensure designers can work seamlessly together.

What Clients Get

When project management is built in from the start, clients see the difference:

  • One point of accountability. Someone who is tracking progress across every discipline.
  • Smoother communication. A PM ensures information flows both ways — between internal teams and with the client.
  • Better alignment. Timelines, deliverables, and expectations are managed proactively.
  • Less firefighting. Issues are caught early, before they become costly change orders or construction delays.

A Project Manager’s Perspective

For Mohammed (Mo) Arabi, who recently celebrated his first year as a Project Manager at Design Works, the value of his role is simple:

“Honest, it's the internal coordination. What clients don't realize is that most of the problems never reach them — because we solve them before they get that far.”

Mo sees his job as making sure every piece stays connected:

“If I'm doing my job right, the client feels like things are seamless. Behind the scenes, I’m making sure disciplines are talking, details aren’t missed, and lessons learned from past projects actually get applied this time around.”

That proactive mindset is why project management can’t just be optional. It’s the difference between putting out fires and preventing them in the first place.

The Design Works Approach

For us, project management isn’t a service to be sold — it’s a standard of care. It’s overhead, not an extra. That means every project, from concept to completion, has someone dedicated to making sure the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Because when projects run smoothly, everyone wins:

  • The developer stays on budget
  • The architect’s design intent is protected
  • The builder avoids unnecessary headaches
  • The engineering team delivers with confidence

Bottom Line

Design is only half the equation. The other half is coordination — and that’s where project management proves its value.

At Design Works, we don’t leave that to chance. We build it in.

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