Civil Engineer Project Manager

Location: North Sioux City, SD or Sioux Falls, SD

Position Title: Civil Engineer Project Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Engineering

Description: The Civil Engineer Project Manager will lead and support development and management for a wide variety of projects mainly focusing on heavy civil engineering but also industrial facility design and construction.

• Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to development projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, pay estimates, project procedures, staffing requirements, and equipment resources needed to complete accurate and timely project production.
• Ability to develop site designs that include calculations, research, layout with proper material selection and permitting.
• Oversee creation of surface models utilizing Civil3D and/or other similar design software, including earthwork, hydrology and hydraulics, utilities, and roadway design.
• Support interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are accounted for.
• Create preliminary design concepts and alternatives to support cost estimating.
• Attend project meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues.
• Lead designers in the use of data-driven design to make intelligent decisions on design solutions and processes.
• Provide mentorship to staff (EIT’s and technicians) to help them understand industry standards.
• Utilize knowledge of departmental design standards and applicable engineering codes to review prepared drawings and documents for conformance.

• Work closely with the construction field in a collaborative manner to ensure total project success.
• Negotiate change orders.
• Act as a liaison with the client and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule.
• Obtain the proper permits and licenses from authorities for construction sites.
• Ensure project is completed in compliance with project documents and quality standards.
• Review and finalize project costs and adjustments upon project completion.
• Ensure Quality Control of services and deliverables are followed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project team orientation and networking skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Microsoft Project.
• Computer skills with experience in using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or other related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Professional Engineering license in the states of South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa or the ability to receive a PE license is within 4 months through comity.
• Experience in environmental engineering (water/wastewater/solid waste) preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.
• Be able to work overtime as needed by the project.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job: lift 50 pounds, standing for long periods of time.
• Willingness to travel to various locations and work in a variety of weather conditions.

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women and minorities to apply.