Project Manager- Site

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

Job summary

A civil engineering firm located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to manage various design and civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong project management skills are essential for success in this role. The position involves drafting specifications, client communication, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide design and plan production for various civil engineering projects.
• Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design.
• Manage projects, client communications, and public feedback.
• Draft construction specifications and engineering reports.
• Conduct periodic visits to construction sites to monitor quality.

Skills

Civil engineering design calculations

Project management

Client communication

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Technical writing

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

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