Project Manager, Civil Engineering

SKE Group is a forward-thinking firm specializing in civil engineering, land planning, and development consultation. With offices strategically located in Oakland and Macomb County, the company is committed to providing customized solutions that ensure the success of every project. SKE Group has a team of experienced professionals dedicated to addressing unique project needs efficiently. The organization focuses on delivering excellent services to clients through innovation and collaboration.

The Project Manager is responsible for the profitable design and completion of assigned projects and contracts; leading a team of professionals with responsibility for completing designs within budget, schedules, and deliverable quality.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty proficiently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years experience Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Proficient using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

PE required.

• Review, and finalize reports, due diligence/site analysis, maps, record drawings, plans, tests, as-builts, GIS data, options of probable project costs, schedules, and aerial photographs, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geological data to plan and design projects.
• Prepare civil design calculations for items such as drainage, grading and ADA compliance, utility, storm water management systems, hydrology/hydraulic studies, earthwork volumes, roadways, and paving. Estimate and calculate quantities from construction drawings both by hand and from digital media.
• Review and finalize site plans, construction plans, and documents for infrastructure and/or land development projects including plan drawings, specifications, bid documents and quantity and cost estimates.
• Ability to analyze survey data and existing site conditions.
• Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients.
• Research local/state requirements on properties and projects for zoning and engineering related standards.
• Create proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations.
• Prepare necessary reports.
• Represent SKE and clients before board and commissions.
• Establish and build professional relationships with clients, sub-consultants and contractors.
• Direct and supervise Engineers, Design Technicians, CAD Operators, and Surveyors.
• Prepare and conduct Performance Evaluations of all direct reports, as needed.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and be accountable for their assigned work.
• Proactively identify and resolve any issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress.
• Make sure every project is compliant with all SKE quality and drawing standards.
• Understand the client’s design criteria, processes and preferences. Understand the local codes, ordinances and permitting processes and how to guide a project through the applicable regulatory agencies for approval.