Sr. Civil Design Project Manager

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is looking for a Sr. Civil Project Engineer to join our Transportation Design teams based in Middletown, CT and New York, NY. This is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly-organized civil design engineering professional with storm water and drainage experience to manage design, reporting, production plans, and estimates on state and municipal projects. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting firm.

This position includes opportunities for personal and professional development and growth.

AIE's industry-leading compensation/benefits package features company-paid HSA contributions, 401k match, competitive PTO package, ESOP program, mentorship and advancement opportunities, and flexible work environment. Our top-tier benefits programs reflect our passion and culture for investing in our people.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
• 10+ years’ experience performing and managing design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in CT & NY or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience managing and delivering State and Local client projects, preferred
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering staff.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, Open Roads and Hydrology/Hydraulic Software preferred

• Manage design, reporting, productions, specifications, estimates, etc. for state and local clients.
• Develop design plans including horizontal and vertical alignment, drainage, grading, erosion/sediment control, storm water management, roads, utilities (i.e. water, sewer, storm drain and cross section for both State and Local sector clients.)
• Lead large-scale projects with multiple disciplines and subconsultants.
• Coordinate design development and assist with technical direction to other design staff.
• Implement and/or conduct QA/QC procedures of Civil/Site tasks and projects.
• Coordinate with the design team to achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget.
• Assist with the development of specifications, cost estimates, reports and preparing final bid packages.
• Developing design plans, including construction staging/traffic control plans, signing & pavement marking plans.
• Establish working relationships and interfacing with client technical staff and project managers.
• Prepare scope, budget, and schedule for clients as well as internally.
• Prepare invoicing and complete billing for assigned projects.
• Train and/or mentor junior staff
• Assist with client engagement and marketing activities.
• Site feasibility evaluations and assessments, and constructability evaluation.

• A self-starter with the ability to work with project teams and manage multiple and concurrent tasks/assignments
• Ability to apply effective use of project contingencies, both budgets and schedules
• Excellent communication skills, communicating with project team and client.
• Ability to properly address and manage change.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage the inspection duties in the field.
• Considerable knowledge of Architecture, Engineering, Construction inspection process and procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiations and decision-making skills.
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required.

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S and over 350 employees. We are an engineering consulting firm providing Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil,…