In PersonLocal travel to respective job sites is required during the business day.
About the job
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
A Michigan Professional Engineer license is required, or the ability to obtain one.
At least 1 year of project management experience is required.
At least 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience in site development is required, including site layout, grading, sewer and other utility design, pavement design, permitting, budgeting, jurisdictional agency interaction, and other aspects of site development.
Working knowledge of codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design and construction of major site development projects in Michigan is required.
Working knowledge of computer software used for civil engineering design and management, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, is required.
The role requires the ability to manage staff and multidisciplinary projects.
The role requires effective written and verbal communication, independent judgment, problem-solving, engineering judgment, attention to detail, financial management, conflict resolution, client satisfaction, prioritization, and management of concurrent projects and deadlines.
The role requires the ability to work in a teamwork environment and motivate others.
The role requires the physical ability to perform occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds.
The role requires availability Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as required.
Local travel to job sites is required during the business day.
Responsibilities
Consult with clients to determine site requirements and provide information about design, specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and approval timelines.
Lead or support the development of project proposals.
Define project tasks, schedules, and resource requirements.
Establish project goals and assist with achieving quality assurance and quality control goals.
Provide leadership and management of day-to-day operational activities for preparing civil engineering and site work design drawings and specifications.
Coordinate with project architects, landscape architects, geotechnical engineers, and other technical staff for project development and delivery.
Manage project budgets and analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates, and utilization.
Facilitate project team meetings and evaluate projects.
Prepare client billing information and manage collections on outstanding accounts receivable balances.
Identify additional scope and revenue opportunities related to projects and participate in business development activities.
Prepare or review and sign project contracts and change orders, and manage project scope.
Maintain ongoing project-related communication with clients.
Mentor staff and cultivate strong working relationships with clients.
Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with healthcare, education, residential, commercial, or industrial land development projects is preferred.
Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects for private land development clients. Projects include planning, design and management for our industrial, commercial, and residential clients.
Responsibilities
Consults with clients to determine site requirements and provides information regarding design, specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs and approval time.
Leads and/or provides support for the development of project proposals.
Defines project tasks, schedule and resource requirements.
Establishes goals for the projects and assists with achievement of QA/QC goals.
Provides leadership and management of the day-to-day operational activities for the preparation of civil engineering / site work design drawings and specifications.
Coordinates with project architects, landscape architects, geo-technical engineers, and other technical staff for project development and project delivery.
Manages project budget and analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates and utilization.
Facilitates team meetings with project team and evaluates the project.
Prepares client-billing information on assigned projects and manages collections on outstanding accounts receivable balances.
Identifies additional scope and revenue opportunities that relate to the project and participates in business development activities.
Prepares and/or reviews and signs project contracts, change orders, and manages project scope in general.
Provides on-going communication with the client related to the project.
Mentors PEA Group staff and cultivates strong working relationships with clients.
Performs other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Michigan P.E. License or ability to obtain
Knowledge and Experience
1 year of project management experience. Healthcare Education, Residential, Commercial or Industrial land development project experience is preferred.
10 years of relevant civil engineering experience in site development including site layout, grading, sewer and other utility design, pavement design, permitting, budgeting, jurisdictional agency interaction, and all other aspects of site development for a wide variety of project types.
Working knowledge of codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design and construction of major site development projects in Michigan.
Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for civil engineering design and management (AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, etc.)
Competencies and Personal Attributes
Demonstrated ability to manage staff and multi‑discipline projects.
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, possess the desire to develop new clients, and expand the services of existing clients.
Effective written and verbal communication is necessary and independent judgment is essential.
Self‑motivated and the ability to motivate others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to function effectively in teamwork environment.
Ability to work on several projects concurrently, prioritize work load and cope with tight timelines to meet all deadlines without compromising quality.
Strong attention to detail and has an aptitude for noticing small errors on engineering designs.
Strong understanding of financial management.
Strong well-developed conflict resolution skills and ability to focus on client satisfaction.
Possess the ability to change focus quickly during a typical day.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
Availability
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and overtime as required.
Travel
Travel will be required to respective job sites and is primarily local during the business day.