Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

Job Description: Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Senior Project Manager/Principal

Key Responsibilities

* 1.* Design and Execution:

* * Identify design criteria and execute effective designs that exceed client expectations.

* 2.* Client Interface:

* * Direct client interactions and spearhead plan processing with public agencies.

* 3.* Business Development:

* * Engage in marketing, lead finding, and pursuing new work opportunities.

* 4.* Administrative and Financial Tasks:

* * Manage invoicing, budget monitoring, proposals, change orders, timecard approvals, and attend required meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* * Develop schedules and coordinate the design team's workflow with the Sr. Project Manager.

* * Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, cost estimates, and client deliverables.

* * Ensure high-quality, cost-effective designs that meet agency and client standards.

* * Oversee direct contact with agencies, plan processing for approval, and resolve design problems.

* * Coordinate with outside consultants (geotechnical, landscape, plumbing, architect) and internal departments (survey, mapping, water quality).

* * Initiate project phase kick-off meetings.

* * Conduct site investigations and research for proposals, designs, and marketing materials.

* * Visit construction sites to ensure plan conformity, resolve discrepancies, and respond to RFIs.

* * Provide workload forecasts and communicate resource needs to the Sr. Project Manager.

* * Conduct staff reviews, provide coaching/training, and ensure timely submission of employee timecards.

* * Track project budgets, provide billing instructions, and handle change order requests.

* * Implement and promote new ideas and procedures incorporating Full Circle Thinking.

* * Represent the company in client and agency meetings.

* * Attend seminars and classes, submitting written evaluations and key changes for implementation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise 1-5 employees within the Engineering Team in coordination with the Principal or Sr. Project Manager.

* * Responsibilities include interviewing, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining employees, and resolving complaints.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

* * Bachelors degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a four-year college or university.

* * Minimum of ten years of civil engineering design experience.

* * At least 3 years as the central design figure for a team, with experience in mentoring and overseeing project workflow.

Certifications:

* * EIT certification required.

* * PE license or the ability to obtain it within two years of hire/promotion is required.

Skills:

* * Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.

* * Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and team-building skills.

Physical Demands

* * Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

* * Occasionally required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.

* * Must occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds.

* * Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

* * Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

* * Noise level is usually quiet.

* * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.