Drainage Project Manager – PE

Mannik Smith Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Career Path Development Program

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking an experienced Drainage Project Manager in Charlotte, NC. This full-time role involves leading drainage initiatives for various transportation projects, requiring at least 10 years of relevant experience and a PE license in North Carolina or the ability to obtain it promptly. Responsibilities include project design, compliance inspections, and collaboration with multiple disciplines. The company offers an excellent compensation package, including health benefits and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant and progressive drainage design experience.
• North Carolina professional registration (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reports and drawings to plan and design projects.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure compliance.

Skills

Drainage design experience

NCDOT hydraulic design experience

Proficiency in MicroStation

Detail-oriented team player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

North Carolina PE License

Tools

MicroStation

GEOPAK Drainage

Open Roads Designer (ORD)

HEC-RAS

HY-8

GIS

Job description

Drainage Project Manager - PE

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlotte, NC

Reporting To: Ryan Mitchell

Description

If you're an engineer that recognizes that the ultimate objective is to protect water quality, the environment, and the communities we live in, then your goals align with ours, and we would love to speak with you. Our office is looking for an experienced Drainage Project Manager. If you have at least five (5) years of Drainage experience and possess, or have the potential to obtain, your North Carolina PE License, this could be your opportunity.

The Drainage Project Manager independently applies, plans, designs, directs, organizes, executes, and recommends improvements for NCDOT and municipal roadway improvement projects. Assignments may include a diverse variety of drainage-related tasks such as stormwater management, roadway pipe drainage systems, roadway ditch drainage systems, water quality BMPs, streams, bridge hydraulics, culvert hydraulics, watersheds, and erosion and sediment control.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Analyzing reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Conceiving plans and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Calculating cost and determining the feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Preparing or directing preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects.
• Inspecting construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Directing construction and maintenance activities at the project site.
• Using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Project management assistance on existing projects and business development.
• Proving hydrologic and hydraulics analyses and design for transportation improvements projects in North Carolina.
• Preparing construction details, plans, specifications, and estimates including detailed engineering calculations for roadway drainage systems.
• Collaborating with clients, sub-consultant partners, technical staff, and managers across multiple disciplines to develop quality deliverables within schedule and budgetary requirements.
• Directing and mentoring lower-level support staff.
• Conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks including collection and analysis of data.
• Performing routine calculations and participating in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.

What you'll need

• Bachelor of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil Engineering.
• North Carolina professional registration (PE) or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of relevant and progressive drainage design experience.
• NCDOT hydraulic design experience (preferred).
• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control design experience.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, Open Roads Designer (ORD), HEC-RAS, HY-8 and GIS (preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of applicable NCDOT hydraulic design standards and FEMA requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Management duties include budgeting, scheduling, job tracking, client interaction, and staff management.

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.