Civil Engineer-Project Manager

Purpose of Position

Individuals in this position will play an important role in the department’s operations and will be closely involved in project delivery from the proposal through as-built stage. This role will entail developing proposals working with the Director of Business Development, managing projects, managing project teams, supervising staff, and scheduling resources and projects. This role will also entail operational improvement initiatives including, but not limited to process refinements, development of workflows, and process audits.

This role will also entail planning, designing, and managing day-to-day operations of projects for the organization.

Essential Functions

Discuss requirements with professionals

Analyze survey, mapping and materials-testing data with computer modeling software

Oversee and at times self-perform design and modeling work

Oversee Project Team’s use of analysis tools and software to create engineered drawings for proposed improvements that meet client needs and project requirements; at times, self-performing this work may also be required

Ensure that engineered drawings and project solutions meet local requirements, state laws, and generally accepted engineering best management practices

Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.

Make judgments whether projects are workable by assessing materials, costs and time requirements

Assess the environmental impact and risks connected to projects

Prepare bids for vendors, and reporting to clients, public agencies and planning bodies

Manage, direct and monitor progress during each phase of a project

Ensure project designs meet legal guidelines, and health and safety requirements.

Present findings to the public on topics such as bid proposals, environmental impact statements, or property descriptions.

Manage the repair, maintenance, and replacement of public and private infrastructure.

Schedule Projects, review and approve subconsultant invoices, and review project invoices

Serve as technical lead for development of select/assigned proposals

Schedule resources in the company’s preferred scheduling platform and project resources out to a specified time as directed by the Principal

Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control on assigned projects in accordance with Company’s process/protocols

Stamp assigned project plans, specifications, and calculations.

Additional Functions

Aid in development of proposals

Physical Demands of Position

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk, use hands and fingers. The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level, and lift/push/pull and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Environmental/Working Conditions

Engineers generally work in offices. However, many spend time outdoors at construction sites so they can monitor operations or solve problems onsite.

Equipment Used

Computer with peripherals, telephone, calculator, fax, printer/copier

Job Specifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Current Wisconsin Engineer credential or ability to obtain within 2 years

8-15 years’ experience working in the field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills are beneficial

Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Micro Station, HEC-RAS, Hydra graphs/Hydraflow, tr-55

Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Fundamentals of Project Management Training Required

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.