Greenman-Pedersen

Chief Engineer - Highways

Greenman-Pedersen • $100K — $130K *
Rochester, NY 14609In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
  • New York State Professional Engineer (PE) required
  • 10+ years of transportation design and project management experience
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized with leadership skills
  • Proficiency in MicroStation, Open Roads, Civil 3D for plan development
  • Knowledge of NYSDOT's Federally Aid project process and standards
  • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Guide development of Design Plans for various roadway projects
  • Understand related disciplines including structures, signaling, and environmental permitting
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource direction
  • Mentor and support junior, mid, and senior engineers
  • Oversee contract specifications and bid document preparation
  • Ensure quality assurance and control of deliverables
  • Communicate proactively to address client queries and relationship management

Benefits

  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities for mentoring and professional growth
  • Engagement with local and national transportation projects
  • Involvement in local Engineering Organizations and conferences
  • Supportive marketing and outreach efforts for the highway discipline
Full Job Description
Description

GPI seeks a Chief Engineer of Highways to join our growing Western NY operations within our Rochester, NY, office. We work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment on various transportation projects for federal, state, local, and private clients. We seek to grow our management team with individuals who possess a great work ethic and a desire for growth and mentorship for the next generation. Our ideal candidate will possess a technical and management understanding of the highway discipline and a strong desire to lead an established group of highway engineers and managers to the next level. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm and provides the opportunity to work on projects at local and national levels.

Responsibilities
  • Guide the development of Design Plans from Preliminary thru PSE for roadway projects, including pavement restoration, ADA compliance, roadway reconstruction, Signing/Pavement markings, Multi-use Facilities, Work zone traffic control, complete streets, and drainage improvements.
  • Have a general understanding of other disciplines: structures, signalization, environmental/permitting, lighting, utilities, survey, and right-of-way acquisition.
  • Managing scope, schedule, budget, plans production, and directing of resources.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and actively assist, mentor, and support personnel (Jr/Mid/Senior Engineers).
  • Guide the development of contract specifications, cost estimates, and preparation of contract bid documents.
  • Provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for deliverables
  • Communicate effectively and proactively to address client queries
  • Support targeted and personalized outreach efforts for local and regional transportation clients, while retaining and improving current client relationships.
  • Lead the highway disciplines marketing approach with targeted outreach, go/no go decisions and proposal development with support from Highway and Marketing Team.
  • Participation as a GPI representative within local Engineering Organizations and at local conferences.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
  • New York State Professional Engineer (PE) required.
  • 10 + years of transportation design and project management experience
  • Shall be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate leadership skills with a desire for growth.
  • Proficiency and experience guiding a team to develop plans using software applications (MicroStation, Open Roads, Civil 3D).
  • Knowledge of NYSDOT's Locally Administered Federal Aid project process and NYSDOT Standards.
  • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) is a plus.


Requirements

  • Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
  • Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
  • Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
  • Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
  • Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

About Greenman-Pedersen

Greenman-Pedersen is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services including transportation, civil engineering, environmental services, and construction management. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Albany, New York. Greenman-Pedersen has completed a variety of projects including highways, bridges, airports, and water treatment facilities. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has completed several LEED certified projects. Greenman-Pedersen has received numerous awards for their work including the ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Award and the ENR New York Best Projects Award.
Learn more about Greenman-Pedersen
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$150 million
* Ladders Estimates

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