Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Overview

Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Job Summary : Huitt-Zollars' Irvine, California office has an excellent full-time career opportunity for a Civil Engineer / Engineering Project Manager to work in our Federal Practice Area.

This position will provide leadership, guide business development and project management on local Southern California (and beyond as needed) engineering projects.

The candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California.

Location : Irvine, California

Employment Type : 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type : Salary

Registration(s) : Professional Engineer

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Function as a Lead Civil Engineer
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports.
• Research jurisdictional requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings
• Prepare of proposal / contract and of 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.
• Conduct site visits and documents findings
• Work directly with clients and directing a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence
• Writes or prepares graphic materials for presentations or documents
• Lead a team of engineers and drafters

Qualifications :

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
• Must be a licensed PE in California with a minimum of 5-10 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
• 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
• Experience with CADD, site development, LID, grading, and utilities design
• Experience with client development / relationships, and ability to generate work / projects
• Caltrans design experience 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 escalate to discipline lead
• Develop relationships with clients that allows for ease in communications and problem solving
• Initiate and lead kickoff calls or high-level design calls with client in addition to preparing monthly forecasting and client cost estimates when appropriate
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and external stakeholders

Competencies :

Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely.

Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.

• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives.
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy.
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication / feedback within the team.

Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team.

About Huitt-Zollars :

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A / E) firm since being established in 1975.

Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.

Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play.

Employees / co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.

Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our .

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
7 days ago