Civil Engineer​/Project Manager

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Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars' Austin office has a full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer and/or Project Manager to provide engineering design and/or project management for civil engineering projects in Central Texas. Huitt-Zollars is a leading Engineering and Architectural firm providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management. We provide quality solutions for our clients and employment opportunities to qualified talent.

Location: Austin, Texas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Registered Professional Engineer

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties:

• Produce quality civil engineering plans
• Design experience with paving, grading, roadways, water, wastewater, drainage, water quality and/or detention ponds
• Experience with preparing permit applications, reports, specifications, cost estimates
• Ability to use Civil 3D design software and/or Microstation/Open Roads, a plus but not required
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely
• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role Competencies:

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Texas PE registration or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Lead and manage the production of quality civil engineering plans (paving, grading, roadways, water, wastewater, drainage, water quality ponds, detention ponds)
• Prepare permit applications and obtain permits required for construction
• Produce engineering reports, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ability to work in a team and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely
• Ability to train staff and review work for quality assurance
• Maintain successful client relationships
• Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects
• Manage the proposal process in the procurement of projects
• Ensure projects are completed within client specifications, budgets and schedules
• Ability to use Civil 3D design software and/or Microstation/Open Roads, a plus but not required
• Skilled with Microsoft software
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely
• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented
• Assist with business development

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in…