Project Manager- Site

Interfaco Ltd; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan is seeking a Civil Engineer to manage various design projects involving site layouts, hydrology, and more. The ideal candidate will leverage skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D for drafting and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, alongside an active PE License or the ability to obtain one within a year. Strong communication and project management abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or civil engineering field.
• Active PE License or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations for civil projects.
• Manage projects including client communications and feedback.
• Estimate construction costs and monitor project quality.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Field investigations

Quality assurance

Communication

Mentoring

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