Civil Engineer/Project Manager

David Mason Associates; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a hands-on Project Manager with design expertise to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with talented engineering and architecture professionals on diverse projects across government, education, and healthcare sectors. You'll not only manage projects but also mentor junior engineers and engage with clients, enhancing your skills in leadership and collaboration. If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with a focus on civil site-design.
• Professional Engineering License in Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, or Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Manage project proposals, staffing, and resources for various projects.
• Serve as primary contact for project information exchange with clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and support marketing efforts.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Site-Design

AutoCAD/Revit

Client Engagement

Technical Writing

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Document Control Management Software

Job description

Our newest office is seeking a hands-on Project Manager with design experience. This role involves supporting our established teams and contributing to ongoing projects out of St. Louis, Chicago and/or Philadelphia, as we expand our presence and forge new relationships in the region.

As a Project Manager on our team, you will collaborate with a diverse group of engineering and architecture professionals to create building and facility designs for government, education, and healthcare clients. Beyond design work, you will have the chance to enhance your skills in collaboration, project management, leadership, and client engagement. This role involves working on multi-disciplinary projects, mentoring junior engineers, and participating in marketing and business development efforts by building client relationships and preparing proposals.

Our ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree, has 10+ years’ of related engineering experience, a minimum of 7 years in civil site-design and holds a Professional Engineering License in the state of Indiana, Missouri, Illinois and/or Pennsylvania.

• Review client requested proposals or plans to determine procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources for all phases of each project (estimating, scheduling, design, permitting, construction support and close-out).
• Supports and develops project proposals through establishing, delegating, and performing the outlined work plan, assignments and staffing for each phase of assigned project(s), including, but not limited to durations, hourly rates, budget, and schedule.
• Serve as primary contact for exchange of project information and communication between the firm and the client, with the support of senior staff.
• Complete and review status reports and monitor intermediate and internal design reviews, such that documents adhere to the firm’s standards for completeness, quality, and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with the client’s standards.
• Prepare project reports and schedules for management and client requests.
• Ensure that all forms and scoping documents are complete and available for project team consumption.
• Direct and review approach used by project staff in completing assignments.
• Confer with other project managers and senior project staff to ascertain coordination, completeness, and accuracy of critical technical and non-technical requirements.
• Provides technical support or clarification on questions from the client, or members of the project team.
• Write technical reports, memos, or other correspondence that conform to the prescribed style and format of the client and the firm. This may include final exhibit reviews and legal descriptions based on division and state requirements.
• May sign/seal drawings or other required documentation based on division and firm policies.
• May support Division Recruitment efforts including participation in virtual & in-person interviews.
• May provide and support initial new hire and ongoing training as applicable.
• Support marketing efforts through technical writing in response to RFQs and RFPs.
• Monitors new technology, evaluates, and recommends purchase of new equipment, software, and supplies.
• Follow and abide by the DMA employee and safety manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements

• Be detail oriented, versatile, and enthusiastic.
• Exhibit flexibility to work on multiple projects and react to changing client and company expectations.
• Ability to take direction and function independently with limited supervision.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking on a wide range of projects of varying size and complexity.
• Participate and become an active part of the project and division team through active listening & open communication.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
• Maintains time sheet, tracks mileage, and reimbursement documents in compliance with company policies

Required Skills

• Thorough understanding of discipline principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in AutoCAD/Revit and other design, data recording, and analyzation software. This may include MicroStation/GeoPAK, Trimble Business Center and other software based on assigned discipline.
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Experience working on various project types and scales.
• Ability to perform basic design calculations, figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Must be willing to learn and use various fully integrated and transparent cloud-based products.
• Ability to effectively present information to the DMA team, clients, potential clients, and multi-disciplined design teams through verbal communication, technical reports, memos, or other project correspondence.
• Previous experience in assigned discipline.

Education & Experience

• An Industry relevant Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent education from a four-year college or university is preferred.
• Minimum 5-years’ experience in development, management, or construction of discipline-specific projects.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or holds Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license required for all engineering-based roles.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred for all engineering-based roles.
  • Able to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the primary jurisdiction of the office within 6-months required for all engineering-based roles.
• OHSA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification may be required for MAPS, Field Services and Survey Divisions.
• Registered as a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) or holds Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois is preferred for survey-based roles.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Able to be seated at a standard workstation for 75% or more of workday.
• Able to use desktop, laptop and/or tablet computer and smart phone for 75% or more of workday
• Able to occasionally travel both locally and long distance.
• Work performed typically be in an office environment with moderate noise level.
• Work may be performed remotely based on the company & Division’s in-office attendance policy.
• Occasional travel to other offices or vendor/company partner/job site locations may be required. Some on-site locations may require employees to sit, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, reach, etc.
• The Employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; slippery when wet paved. embankments; potholes, usually hidden by underbrush; railroad tracks with loose rock ballast slopes; vertical walls such as storm channels; large sewer tunnels with uneven or curved slippery floors; or gravel/loose stone creek bottoms.
• The Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To provide equitable employment and advancement opportunities, employment decisions at David Mason + Associates are based on merit – an alchemy of professional qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and the ability to be innovative. We recruit and hire the best available talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. DMA strives to treat all employees equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement.