Project Manager- Site

Society of Fire Protection Engineers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a Civil Engineer to provide design and plan production for various civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Responsibilities include managing projects, conducting engineering calculations, and ensuring quality assurance throughout construction. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction or civil engineering field.
• Active PE License or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and plan production for civil engineering projects.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of design.
• Manage projects including client communications and feedback.
• Prepare and review engineering designs and reports.
• Monitor quality and progress on construction sites.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

TheCivil Engineer will provide design and plan production for general civil design on a wide variety of projects which may include site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities. Will perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performengineeringcalculationsinsupportofcivilengineeringdesignprojects
• Manageprojectsincludingclientcommunications,publicinputandfeedback,andinternalsupport
• PerformAutoCADCivil3Ddesign/draftinginsupportofcivilengineeringdesignprojects
• Performs,trains,andprovidesguidanceforsiteinvestigations,surveywork, CADwork, anddatacollection
• Prepares,providestraining,providesguidance,andreviewsengineeringdesignsandreportswhichincludesdesigncalculationsandplanpreparation
• Performs,providestrainingfor,andguidesqualityassurance,ensuringprojectsgetcarriedoutasdesignedandrecommendmodificationsasneeded
• Abilitytoidentifyengineeringandsurveyingservicesneededbytheclientandtheabilitytodraftproposalsandestimate fees
• Coordinatewithgovernmentagencies,clientstaff,andotherprofessionalstoobtaindesigninformationandapprovals
• Writeandeditconstructionspecificationsandengineeringreports
• Tabulatebiditemsandcalculateconstructionbidquantitiesfromplansandspecifications.
• EstimateconstructioncostsConductperiodicvisitstoconstructionsitestomonitorqualityandprogressofthework

Required Skills & Behaviors

• Consistentlyexercisesdiscretionandjudgmentinallwork tasks
• Ability to plan, schedule work and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, surveyors, architects, and technicians
• Broad computer knowledge in particular Microsoft Office products
• Aptitude anddemonstratedhands-on experience with computer applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Mentoring capability
• Broad knowledgebase of civil engineering projects rather than a subject matter expert in any one civil engineering area

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to Regional Engineering Manager
• May have responsibility for multiple direct reports

Required Education/Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university degree program is required
• 5+ years’ experience in construction or civil engineering field
• Active PE License or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment