Engineering Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION – ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Oversees all engineering operations including budgeting, scheduling, directing subordinates, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines, and communication with management staff.
• Coordinates, prioritizes, and distributes workload within the engineering department to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff to meet deadlines.
• Understands project scope and communicates this to support staff.
• Monitors and maintains project budgets and productivity.
• Advises and assists engineers and staff with company policies, processes, and methods.
• Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in problem-solving.
• Oversees preparation of improvement plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications for various developments and public works projects.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques for land development projects.
• Designs grading, drainage, paving, sewer, water, street lighting, and erosion control plans.
• Collaborates with CAD Supervisors, Project Managers, Engineers, and Surveyors to ensure accurate project information.
• Researches project data, verifies utility connections, and coordinates with Surveying Department.
• Identifies critical project requirements and long lead items.
• Provides clear redline sketches and directs work of Drafters and Technicians.
• Performs civil design calculations and reviews drawings from vendors, clients, and architects.
• Resolves complex design problems and ensures work accuracy before submission.
• Uses quality checklists to ensure completeness and signs improvement plans and reports.
• Attends meetings, interacts with clients, and drafts communication to clients and agencies.
• Serves as liaison between clients, agencies, subcontractors, and the design team.
• Maintains positive client relationships and manages project responsibilities progressively.