Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Public Works

About the role

Huitt-Zollars, Inc has a full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer/Project Manager in their Dallas office. The ideal candidate should have at least 8-10 years of experience as a Civil Engineer and be a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Lead Civil Engineer.
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports.
• Research jurisdictional requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings.
• Prepare proposal/contract and project work plans and schedules.
• Prepare design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and information obtained from research activities.
• Coverage client management and marketing efforts for future work.
• Prepare GIS exhibits using ArcGIS.
• Conduct site visits and document findings.
• Work directly with clients and direct a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise.
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence.
• Write or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents.
• Lead a team of engineers and drafters.
• Initiate and lead kickoff calls or high-level design calls with clients in addition to preparing monthly forecasting and client cost estimates when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Must be a licensed PE in Texas with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience.
• Experience with producing accurate and complete construction plans and reports.
• Able to work independently in a team environment and manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Able to work directly with clients and direct a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
• Able 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.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, and Civil3D are preferred, Knowledge of MicroStation is 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 allow for ease in communications and problem solving.
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to make presentations.

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

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 LinkedIN Life page.

Pay

Compensation Type: Salary

Schedule

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours