Civil Engineer​/Project Manager

Civil Engineer/Project Manager

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.

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Reports to: Vice President/Managing Principal

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer

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

• Function as a Lead Civil Engineer
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports
• Research jurisdictional requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings
• Prepare proposal/contract and project work plans and schedule
• Prepare design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and information obtained from research activities
• Coordinate client management and marketing efforts for future work
• Prepare GIS exhibits using ArcGIS
• Conduct site visits and document findings
• Work directly with clients and direct a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence
• Write or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents
• Lead a team of engineers and drafters
• Initiate and lead kickoff calls or high-level design calls with client in addition to preparing monthly forecasting and client cost estimates when appropriate

• Prepare and follow comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensure proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Review project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Lead successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contribute to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Build and cultivate strong relationships with clients.
• Understand, follow, and enforce Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
• Take 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. Assist and/or lead team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develop and execute project win strategy.
• Understand and follow HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensure quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engage and participate in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Understand duties and responsibilities, possess necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintain job knowledge current.

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to-date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• 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.

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
• Must be a licensed PE in Washington with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience
• Experience with producing accurate and complete construction plans and reports
• 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 direct a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely
• Ability to train staff and review work for quality assurance
• Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems
• Knowledge of Micro Station, AutoCAD, and Civil3D are all a plus
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented
• Consistently deliver proactive communication with clients. When client issues arise, address or expeditiously elevate to discipline lead
• Develop relationships with clients that allow for ease in communications and problem-solving
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and…