Civil Engineering Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:
Develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions that exceed client expectations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communication and spearheading project approvals with public agencies.
Actively participate in business development activities, including lead generation and proposal preparation.
Oversee administrative and financial aspects of projects, including invoicing, budget monitoring, and timecard approvals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop project schedules and coordinate workflow for the engineering team in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager.
Supervise the preparation of plans, technical reports, cost estimates, and other client deliverables, ensuring high quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to agency and client standards.
Lead project approvals by managing communication with agencies, resolving design issues, and ensuring compliance with requirements.
Oversee and manage relationships with external consultants and internal departments involved in the project.
Conduct site investigations and research for proposals, designs, and marketing materials.
Perform site visits during construction to monitor plan adherence, address discrepancies, and respond to RFIs.
Forecast workload and communicate resource needs to the Senior Project Manager.
Conduct staff reviews, providing coaching and training to team members.
Ensure accurate allocation of project time and timely submission of timecards.
Track project budgets, prepare billing instructions, and submit change order requests when required.
Champion innovative ideas and procedures, promoting "
Full Circle Thinking"
within the team.
Represent in meetings with clients and agencies.
Attend industry seminars and classes, sharing key takeaways for continuous improvement.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Principal or Senior Project Manager, supervise 1-5 employees within the Engineering Team.
Conduct interviews, provide training, assign work, evaluate performance, and manage employee relations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university.
Minimum 10 years of civil engineering design experience, with a minimum 3 years leading and supervising a design team.
Proven track record of successfully managing projects from start to finish.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and team-building skills.
EIT certification required. PE license or the ability to obtain a PE license within two years of hire/promotion is mandatory.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D software is a plus.