Senior Project Manager

Right Hire Consulting LLC; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FEI is seeking a senior civil engineering professional to identify design criteria, plan and execute high-quality designs for client projects and public agencies. You will supervise the design team, manage reports, budgets, and change orders, and coordinate with external consultants to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes strong problem solving, communication, and leadership, with opportunities to mentor staff and drive innovative design approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with 10 years' design experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years as central design figure with mentoring/oversight of project workflow.
• EIT certification required; PE license or eligibility to obtain within 2 years of hire/promotion.

Responsibilities

• Identify design criteria and plan/execute designs to exceed client expectations.
• Provide direct client interface and spearhead plan processing at public agencies.
• Develop schedules and supervise workflow of the design team with Sr. Project Manager.
• Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, cost estimates and other client deliverables.
• Coordinate with outside consultants and internal departments; initiate kick-off meetings for project phases.
• Conduct site investigations and visits to check plan conformity and resolve RFIs.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

PE license or eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

1. Identify design criteria plus plan and execute effective designs focused on exceeding client expectations.

2. Provide direct client interface and spearhead plan processing at public agencies.

3. Marketing, business development, lead finding and pursuit of new work. MUST HAVE A BOOK OF BUSINESS TO BRING ALONG

4. Admin and finance tasks such as invoicing, budget monitoring, proposals, change orders, timecard approvals for team and attendance at required meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned:

Develop schedules and supervise coordination of workflow of the design team with Sr. Project Manager.

Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, cost estimates, and other client deliverables. Assure work/design is of high quality, cost effective, incorporates Full Circle Thinking, and meets the agency and client standards.

Supervise or provide direct contact with agencies, supervise plan processing for approval, work with agencies to resolve design problems and determine compliance with agency requirements.

Oversee coordination with all outside consultants (geotechnical, landscape, plumbing, architect, etc.) and internal departments (survey, mapping, water quality, etc.). Initiate kick-off meetings, as appropriate, for various project phases.

Conduct site investigations and other research for proposals, designs and marketing materials. Oversee or make visits to site during construction to check for plan conformity, resolve construction discrepancies and respond to RFIs. Provide workload forecast to ensure team is properly utilized.

Communicate need for additional resources with Sr. Project Manager.

Conduct staff reviews and provide coaching/training.

Responsible for seeing that time is properly charged to project and employee timecards are submitted in a timely manner.

Track project budgets, provide billing instructions, and change order requests when required.

Initiate, implement and promote new ideas and procedures incorporating Full Circle Thinking.

Represent FEI in meetings with clients and agencies.

Attend seminars and classes and submit written evaluations of seminars and classes with one or two key changes your going to use.

Regular attendance and punctuality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with Principal or Sr. Project Manager supervises 1-5 employees within the Engineering Team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Any combination of a bachelors degree (B. S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline from a four-year college or university and civil engineering design experience totaling ten years; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years of experience as the central design figure for a team as well as experience mentoring and overseeing workflow of projects is required. Successful candidates will have well-developed problem solving, decision-making, communication and team building skills and the ability to manage projects from start to finish. EIT certification required. PE license or ability to obtain the PE license within two years of hire/promotion is required.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.