Engineering Project Manager

Company Overview

West Valley Construction Co. Inc. is a leading underground utility construction firm, steadfast in our commitment to high-quality infrastructure design and project deliverables through a safety-first culture. We specialize in the installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response of essential utilities such as water, power, gas, telecommunications, sewer, and storm. We take pride in being an employee-owned company. We firmly believe that every team member contributes significantly to our ongoing success and growth.

Demonstrating our commitment, we've implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allows our employees to directly share in the company's achievements. Headquartered in Campbell, CA, West Valley Construction Co. Inc. operates from strategically located facilities in Bakersfield, Campbell, Chico, Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Redwood City, Sacramento, Salinas, Stockton, and Visalia. We are actively seeking talented individuals who value safety and ownership to be part of our dynamic team.

We are looking for an Engineering Project Manager (Wet Utilities) to join our Concord, CA Team!

Job Summary

The Engineering Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of design projects. The Project Manager will be involved in project(s) from an early stage and should remain with the project(s) throughout their duration. The Engineering Project Manager manages the project team and the development and delivery of project plans and specifications; develops and maintains, on behalf of the client, budgets, overall construction estimates, schedules, and other tasks as requested by the Owner.

The Engineering Project Manager may be the senior West Valley Construction Company representative for the project(s), responsible for overseeing all activities of the project(s) and reports directly to the client's representative(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Below is a compilation of primary job duties and responsibilities for this role, supplemented by certain supportive tasks. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Moreover, management reserves the right to make modifications to this job description as deemed necessary.

* Adhere to WVCC Engineering Project Management guidelines.

* Manages team of engineers, technicians, designers, drafters, subconsultants to ensure successful delivery of assigned projects.

* Responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle to ensure a successful completion: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.

* Collaborate with team to ensure projects finish on time and within budget.

* Ensures projects align with established and approved design specifications.

* Tracks progress of projects toward milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports for senior management.

* Selects, negotiates with, and manages activities of external consultants, or vendors.

* Performs work under minimal supervision.

* Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

* Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

* Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.

* Serves as client manager/trusted advisor to clients and managing long-term connections with clients.

* Performs business development tasks, including but not limited to, networking, searching for opportunities, prepares proposals, attend interviews.

* Act as the main point of contact with the client for project resources and contractual issues.

* Resolve any technical or potential design error and omission type issues.

Qualifications

* Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering. Minimum 5 years of experience

* Certificates/Licenses:
California Professional (P.E.) License preferred. Valid driver's license in good standings (must be 18 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle)

* Computer

Skills:

Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite, and web browsing tools. Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.

* Interpersonal

Skills:

Ability to prepare and project documentation and correspondence, interact effectively with other team members, and occasionally interface with clients and deliver client, public, or internal presentations. Technical skills appropriate for the type of engineering tasks assigned.

* Leadership:
Ability to develop and mentor others.

* Technical

Skills:

Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles; stay updated in the latest technologies, trends and best practices in the field; ability to complete construction related calculations.

* Organization and Planning:
Project scheduling and project management skills.

* Problem Solving:
Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills, and solve complex problems.

Physical Requirements

* Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

* Hearing…