Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Public Works

Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Public Works

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer (Eng IV) with ten + years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer for our Rio Rancho office. This role will work in our Public Work Practice Area. This position will provide leadership, guide business development and project management on local Rio Rancho (and beyond as needed) engineering projects.

Location: Rio Rancho

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Registered Professional Engineer (PE License) Required

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

Duties:

• Serve as Civil Engineer in the development of design schematics, construction plans, specifications and estimates.
• Coordinate with EITs, designers and drafters.
• Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration.
• Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects.
• Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting.
• Will work on all types of projects, but the focus will be on site development. This will include design development from concept design phase through completion of construction documents.
• The site development will include but not be limited to grading, floodplain mitigation, drainage, drainage detention, paving, and utilities. The individual will be coordinating with other disciplines within HZI and well as sub-consultants including Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, etc. throughout the design phase.
• The individual will also be coordinating with and providing direction to engineers-in-training, CADD technicians, and project support staff to prepare the project documents (drawings and technical specifications) for permitting and bidding.
• The individual will provide construction administration support for such activities as contractor submittal reviews, contractor requests for information, review of contractor monthly invoices and provide recommendations for invoice approvals, participation in construction progress meetings, occasional site visits as necessary.
• The individual will also provide support for the development of scopes of work, labor hour estimates, and project scheduling for new projects. On occasion as directed, individual will communicate directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role Competencies:

• Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude
• Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes
• Organizes Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success
• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to-date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders
• Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
• Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• 10+ years of civil engineering design experience in Public Works.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel and Word software.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to present in a meeting.
• Ability to design printed and digital engineering documents.
• Ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership Competencies.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.