Project Manager - Civil Engineer

Description

• May serve as an onsite project representative and/or provide construction observation duties in the field.
• Monitors clients’ project delivery goals and proactively identifies issues and obstacles which may compromise or influence the achievement of such goals.
• May provide constructability reviews and value engineering reviews.
• Signs and seals assigned project documents.
• Sometimes needs to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
• May negotiate contracts with clients along with developing scope, fees, and schedule.
• Monitors project delivery in relation to the contracted scope and fees. Promptly identifies client-requested out-of-scope services and works diligently with the client in either securing additional compensation or limiting efforts to the contracted scope of work while ensuring the client is aware of the limits of negotiated scope.
• May secure executed contracts, Notice to Proceed, and Sub Consultant Agreements prior to the inception of project services.
• Usually works in outside weather conditions.
• Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
• Prepares complex reports, studies, and permits for projects.
• Attends client and public meetings (days, evenings, or nights).
• Responsible for the technical accuracy and competency of projects.
• Coordinates work with the clients and other team members.
• Coordinates with all disciplines (internal and external) involved in project delivery and ensures that the project team understands their scope, schedules, and budgets.
• May assist in reviewing the contracts to safeguard the firm’s exposure against risks associated with scope, fees, and schedule along with contract language which allocates unreasonable and uninsurable liability to the firm.
• Responsible for the organization of project documents and files.
• Visits the construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
• Responsible for using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Schedules project progress meetings with all disciplines and personnel to monitor project progress as defined by management.
• Coordinates with the Design Group Manager and/or Operations Manager to plan and secure the required technical and tangible resources for project delivery.
• Prepares quantity and cost estimates.
• Prepares design computations, plans, and related construction documents.

Requirements

• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proven leadership skills with engineering staff and organizations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on civil engineering is required; and must possess a PE License in NY and/or NJ.
• Master’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player in a multi-disciplinary environment who can work on and contribute to several projects simultaneously.
• Fundamental knowledge of civil engineering.
• Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
• The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience as Civil Engineer, including a minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager and experience as a Civil Engineer.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• You are welcome to be your authentic self
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable driver's record.
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• Employee Referral Program
• 6-Week Parental Leave
• Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance