Civil Engineering Project Manager

AVCON, INC.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AVCON, INC. is seeking a project manager in Tallahassee to lead airport and site development projects from proposal through construction. You will coordinate engineers and sub-consultants to ensure timely delivery and quality results.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.), 7+ years of experience, and fluency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and stormwater modeling software. Florida PE licensure is preferred, and a readiness to work on-site in a regional office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with stormwater modeling software.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage full scope of work from proposal through construction for airport and site development projects.
• Oversee design and management of projects including plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and equipment.
• Prepare project documentation including plans, specs, and engineer estimates.
• Develop proposals, bid documents, reports, and study documentation.
• Attend meetings and present engineering assignments; coordinate with internal teams and clients.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling software

Job description

Manages full scope of work from preparation of proposal through construction. Duties include overseeing all technical aspects of airports and site development projects, reviewing all documents for quality control and quality assurance, and coordinating engineers and sub-consultants. This position is based in AVCON's Tallahassee office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to):

Project Management:

• Responsible for design and management of airport and/or site development engineering projects including ensuring completeness and accuracy of design effort.
• Responsible for the various design elements to complete a project, system, component, or system with other team members with clear and specified objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.
• Prepares complete project documentation to include plans, specifications, and engineer estimates including the collection, assembling, and organizing of project data.
• Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project assignments; formulates and solves problems.
• Works on multiple projects of moderate to large size using time efficiently to stay within budget and timely delivery.
• Develops proposals including bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/projects.
• Coordinates technical and administrative activities with other internal departments and disciplines participating in the project.
• Ensures project engineering activities comply with firm and contract requirements and support overall project schedule, scope and budget.
• Interprets contract specifications and resolves conflicts with contractor on such matters as interpretation of specifications, workmanship, quality of materials, and related matters.
• Maintains list of project milestones and issues in-progress.
• Prepares monthly project status reports and change orders.
• Participates in client/contractor meetings, and resolves client, engineering and management project issues.
• Prepares project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.

Business Development:

• Assists in marketing and business development pursuits.
• Attends and participates in industry forums.
• Interacts and collaborates with clients, officials, contractors, and other project team members.
• Prepares scope and fee proposals for review.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with stormwater modeling software.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Strong understanding of Federal/State funding and approval process.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentially and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

LICENSURE

• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
• Florida Professional Engineer licensure with ability to obtain licensure in other states, preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

ENVIRONMENT

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.