Civil Engineering Project Coordinator

Job Summary

Seamon Whiteside is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our growing Civil Engineering team as a Project Coordinator in our Columbia, SC office.

Since the company’s beginning in 1985, we’ve blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients, community, and family.

There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW+ we approach every plan from both points of view, working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world, that’s a good thing.

With the goal of being the best design firm in the region, the SW+ leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent, each with a unique expertise in one of the many facets of land design. SW+ has a diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sector including mixed‑use commercial developments, urban and suburban multifamily, healthcare, office, high‑end resort and parks and recreation projects.

With over 200 employees and offices in Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Summerville, Spartanburg, SC, as well as Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, SW+ inspires employees to stand behind its tagline, “Elevating the site design experience.” Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW+ offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities. In addition, company‑sponsored events, such as golf tournaments, sports teams, and happy hours, along with philanthropic endeavors provide opportunities throughout the year to lift morale and strengthen bonds between coworkers.

• Coordinate directly with Clients on project requirements and expectations, deliverables, agency regulations, scheduling and project deadlines
• Attend Project Coordination meetings with Clients, Project Team members, government agencies, and contractors
• Responsible for the preparation of Project Permitting Submittal Packages for Agency Reviews applications
• Assist Project Managers in the Due Diligence Research of a project and demonstrate the ability to identify potential risk factors
• Assist Project Managers in the review of site work bids from contractors related to Civil design projects
• Prepare and review Project Technical Specifications
• Prepare and compile Technical Reports related to the design of Civil Infrastructure (e.g., Drainage Reports, Water Calcs, Project Narratives)
• Coordinate Project Workloads with other project team members
• Make appropriate engineering design decisions independently. Bring solutions to engineering design issues and effectively communicate to Project Manager
• Prepare the complete design and permitting for a Pump Station serving a project
• Assist in the Construction Administration responsibilities of at least one project that you were involved in throughout the entire course of construction (Pre‑con thru Closeout)
• Coordinate directly with Clients, Contractors, and Government Agencies to provide solutions to field issues, review change orders and pay apps, evaluate asbuilts, and coordinate project closeout
• Evaluate and provide suggested solutions to problem solving and troubleshooting issues arising in the field
• Engage in Community Involvement in at least one Outside Organization that benefits the business development of SW+

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university required

• 3 – 5 years’ experience, previous Civil Engineering with a Civil Engineering design firm or construction related experience highly desirable
• Must meet and exceed expectations of an experienced Civil Engineer

• Taken Professional Engineer (P.E) Exam
• Engineer –In‑Training (EIT) certification required
• Basic Knowledge and Understanding of Project Proposals (Scope of Work, Permitting Process, Project Budget, and Project Schedule)
• Ability to coordinate with outside consultants involved in the project (surveyors, traffic consultants, architects, geotechnical engineers, MEP engineers, wetland consultants, arborists, etc.)
• Developmental Time Management and Organization Skills
• Ability to mentor fellow Civil…