Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
PE license in Michigan and/or Ohio
8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience, preferably in Michigan
Strong project management background, particularly in land development and site design
Proven proposal development skills in scope, estimating, and organizing teams
Responsibilities
Lead civil/site designs for various development projects
Manage the entire project lifecycle from due diligence to construction
Ensure project scope, schedule, and budgets are met
Coordinate team efforts and ensure timelines are adhered to
Engage in strategic client/pursuit planning and marketing efforts
Assist in proposal preparation to enhance company sales goals
Work with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple offices
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness reimbursement and activities
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and parental leave
401(k) plan, profit-sharing, and stock options in a 100% employee-owned company
Full Job Description
Civil / Land Development Engineer / Project Manager
Location: Farmington Hills Office
Job Summary Fishbeck has an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented Civil Site Engineer/Project Manager in our Farmington Hills office. The qualified applicant will demonstrate an established career in civil engineering for land development and site design including project management experience. This position requires self-motivation, commitment to high-quality work, excellent communication skills, and ability to work with clients and the public.
Primary Functions
Lead civil/site designs for a variety of site development projects and clients including direct engineering for client projects and supporting other departments with Civil engineering on their projects.
Manage projects and project teams for a variety of site development projects and clients. Manage projects from the beginning of the due diligence process, through the approvals and permitting, final design and construction phases.
Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets to ensure client expectations are met and projects are on budget.
Manage workload and coordination with team members to ensure work is progressing and projects are on schedule.
Interface routinely with team and department leaders and senior management on project management, workload coordination and staff collaboration.
Participate in strategic planning for identifying and pursuing clients and projects, evaluating marketing information, managing client key issues, and developing winning strategies.
Work closely with marketing and technical staff from all Fishbeck offices to assist in winning consulting services from universities, national retailers, and local development clients. Existing relationships and contacts with these client types is a plus.
Engage in the proposal process to coordinate and prepare winning proposals to meet sales goals.
Interact daily with multi-disciplinary and multi-office teams within Fishbeck, providing insight and guidance to engineers for land development and site designs.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Exposed to occasional lifting and carrying. Will have normal office working conditions and be required to sit and use a computer. Capable of traveling to and maneuvering around project sites for attending client and project meetings and site observations. Able to use various technical equipment for communication and documentation. Visual acuity necessary to perform responsibilities.
Desired Education Bachelor or Master of Science degree
Desired Major Civil Engineering
Desired Skills/Experience
PE license in Michigan and/or Ohio
8+ years relevant experience on civil engineering projects, preferably in Michigan.
Project management experience including the development of project scopes, budget management, successful execution of land development and site design projects especially with higher education and commercial clients.
Proposal skills including scope development, organizing team, estimating level of effort, editing, and reviewing.
What we offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Wellness reimbursement and activities.
Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
Vacation, sick, and volunteer time, PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
401(k), profit-sharing, and stock options (we are 100% employee-owned!).
