Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Description

• Research jurisdictional requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and external stakeholders
• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Prepare design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and information obtained from research activities
• Prepare GIS exhibits using ArcGIS
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• Initiate and lead kickoff calls or high-level design calls with client in addition to preparing monthly forecasting and client cost estimates when appropriate
• Conduct site visits and documents findings
• Consistently deliver proactive communication with clients. When client issues arise, address or expeditiously escalate to discipline lead
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.
• Writes or prepares graphic materials for presentations or documents
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Work directly with clients and directing a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Lead a team of engineers and drafters
• Develop relationships with clients that allows for ease in communications and problem-solving
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports
• Prepare of proposal/contract and of project work plans and schedule
• Coordinate client management and marketing efforts for future work
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

Requirements

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer (Eng V) with at least 8-10 years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Washington. This Civil Engineer/Project Manager position should have experience in the management and design of a wide range of land development projects and public works projects for various industrial, commercial and/or residential development projects. Duties include but not limited to, initial project research, plan production and management of plan production staff, plan processing and management of plan processing efforts, construction administration and project close-out efforts.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value and Leadership Competencies.

• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
• Experience with producing accurate and complete construction plans and reports
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to train staff and review work for quality assurance
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
• Must be able to work directly with clients and directing a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise
• Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
• Must be a licensed PE in Washington with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Civil3D are all a plus
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely
• BS Degree in Civil Engineering

Benefits

Annual Base Salary Range: $108,000-$126,000 and up depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate(s). The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Washington Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on the success candidate's individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and consideration to participate in our discretionary annual bonus incentive program.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Commuter Benefits
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance