Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. has a full-time opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer (Eng V) with 5-10 years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer for our Houston West office and within our Public Works Practice.

Location:

Houston West, Texas

Employment Type:

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type:
Salary

Registration(s):
Registered Professional Engineer (PE License) Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties:

• Serve as Civil Engineer in the development of design schematics, construction plans, specifications and estimates.
• Coordinate with EITs, designers and drafters.
• Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration.
• Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects.
• Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting.
• Will work on all types of projects, but the focus will be on Public Works projects. This will include design development from concept design phase through completion of construction documents.
• The site development will include but not be limited to grading, floodplain mitigation, drainage, drainage detention, paving, and utilities. The individual will be coordinating with other disciplines within HZI and well as sub-consultants including Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, etc. throughout the design phase.
• The individual will also be coordinating with and providing direction to engineers-in-training, CADD technicians, and project support staff to prepare the project documents (drawings and technical specifications) for permitting and bidding.
• The individual will provide construction administration support for such activities as contractor submittal reviews, contractor requests for information, review of contractor monthly invoices and provide recommendations for invoice approvals, participation in construction progress meetings, occasional site visits as necessary.
• The individual will also provide support for the development of scopes of work, labor our estimates, and project scheduling for new projects. On occasion as directed, individual will communicate directly with clients.

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…