Construction Survey Project Manager

DLZ Corporation is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm serving public and private entities across the nation.

As a multidisciplinary firm, DLZ provides engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition and materials testing.

In 2016, DLZ was named Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest . In addition, DLZ is consistently ranked as one of ENR's Top 150 U.

S. Design Firms. Our growth is a testament to the quality of our work and the satisfaction of our clients.

Our mission is to build on our reputation for excellence by becoming the preferred architectural, engineering, and environmental firm .

We focus on meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and are known for our competence, integrity, and contributions to the people and communities we service and in which we live.

DLZ Corporation has a Construction Survey Project Manager opportunity in Joliet, IL .

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manage construction layout projects. Project will be handled from Initial setup through final close out.
• Direct the planning and development of the project scope, procedures, and budget.
• Review contracts to determine significant parameters, time schedules and mileposts, and define the major task areas.
• Ensure contractual commitments are met and the work is being performed according to the client's instructions.
• Review and approve all major change orders and periodically review change order controls to determine their adequacy and whether change orders are current and adequate.
• Coordinate all client contact, including correspondence between the company and the client and maintain working relationships at all levels throughout the period of the project.
• Resolve problems and coordinate the final turnover of the project to the client.
• Responsible for quality control over the complete project.
• Monitor fees and budgets; report problems to the appropriate Department and Division Managers.
• Review and address health & safety concerns on projects assigned. Conduct field safety audits.
• Schedule jobs for field.
• Prepare cost estimates and proposals for construction layout and traditional surveying work.
• Coordinate surveying work with contractors, engineering, and technician / design departments.
• Perform and coordinate with office staff : plan review; prepare necessary computations; daily field work review (QA / QC);

and final deliverable preparation.

• Check and approve time sheets and expense reports of survey crew personnel and related staff.
• A continuous workload will be self-generated through chasing projects (preparing proposals), through current client relationships, and developing new clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in surveying, related construction, engineering field or equivalent with 2 years’ experience in a junior or similar role;

a comparable combination of education and experience can be considered.

• Demonstrated management skills and job performance at the preceding job level (or equivalent), as determined by senior management.
• Must possess a general knowledge and some level of proficiency with software programs and equipment (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Trible Survey Equipment, Leica Scanners) inherent to successful completion of the work assigned.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites, complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

DLZ prioritizes employee well-being, offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, disability coverage, and 401(k) options.

Our innovative wellness program includes gym reimbursement.

DLZ celebrates diversity and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds, making employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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