Project Manager- Site

Stryker Corporation; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a Civil Engineer to provide design and plan production for a variety of civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and over 5 years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include managing projects, performing engineering calculations, and coordinating with clients and government agencies. Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or civil engineering field.
• Active PE License or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Mentoring capability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and plan production for civil design projects.
• Manage projects including client communications and internal support.
• Coordinate with government agencies for design approvals.

Skills

Engineering calculations

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Client communications

Quality assurance

Construction specifications writing

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