Civil Design Project Manager

Michael Baker International, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 104,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Civil Design Project Manager to lead exciting projects in land development. This role involves coordinating interdisciplinary teams to ensure project success while maintaining client satisfaction. You'll be at the forefront of managing complex designs, developing project management plans, and mentoring staff. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for civil engineering and project management, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape communities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Professional and personal development

Generous paid time off

Commuter benefits

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of design and project management experience required.
• Pennsylvania PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to meet goals.
• Manage resources and develop project plans for complex projects.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Creative Thinking

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Design Project Manager to join the team in our Moon Township, PA office as part of our growing Land Development group within the Land Development and Infrastructure Practice. The successful candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters. They will work within an interdisciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors, GIS professionals, estimators, department leaders, and quality design staff to ensure each design deliverable meets our client’s requirements and expectations.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining client engagement with both internal and external clients to ensure satisfaction
• Reviewing project proposals to determine scope, schedule, job hour estimates, procedures for accomplishing the project, and staffing requirements for various phases of the project
• Preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP), including documenting the work plan, quality plan, and identifying staffing requirements for each phase of the project
• Conferring with project staff to review the PMP, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Managing the resources of the project, including arranging for the recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Developing/implementing project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices
• Being a player-coach for the project team to lead project staff while still participating in the design process where needed
• Assigning tasks to design personnel, providing technical guidance, resolving problems, and reviewing completed assignments for accuracy
• Directing and coordinating activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within the prescribed budget
• Ensuring staff are using correct methods of project design and execution and maintain control of project deliverables and deadlines
• Participating in design and quality reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations
• Regularly interfacing with other departments, clients, vendors, project managers, and project engineers to support production deliverables and to resolve conflicting priorities
• Monitoring and controlling project financials to ensure appropriate level of project controls and reporting is in place throughout the life of the project
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the project with our clients, both internal and external
• Assisting in the development and active mentoring of staff
• Reading, understanding, creating, and interpreting orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs
• Enforcing adherence to quality standards through adherence to departmental policies on project and quality management

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 10-15 years of design and project management experience
• Proven success managing complex projects
• Pennsylvania PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Ability to conceptualize and think creatively
• Ability to apply effective use of project contingencies, both budgets and schedules
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams across multiple practices and/or offices and with several subconsultants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish clear lines of communication within the project team and with the client for free flow of information
• Demonstrated ability to properly address and manage change
• Demonstrated problem solving, negotiations, and decision making skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and AutoCAD/Civil 3D; familiarity with MicroStation is a plus
• Prior experience with land development, local/state project permitting, and abandoned mine lands/mine permitting is preferred

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $104,980 - $163,949 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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