Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Public Works

About the role

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer – Project Manager with a minimum of 6 – 8 years of experience located in Seattle, Washington.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Lead Civil Engineer in the development of design schematics, construction plans, specifications and estimates.
• Cook with and lead EITs, designers, and drafters.
• Prepare technical engineering reports and memoranda.
• Research jurisdictional requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings.
• Prepare proposal/contract documents, project work plans, and schedules.
• Prepare design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and information obtained from research activities.
• Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules.
• Cook with client management and marketing efforts for future work.
• Conduct site visits and document findings.
• Work directly with clients for project coordination and execution.
• Lead a team of engineers/designers with varied levels of experience/expertise and appropriately allocate resources to execute project tasks.
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and manage general project correspondence.
• Write or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents.
• Support preparation of project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects.
• Track and update project performance metrics.
• Aid in preparation of invoicing documentation and manage ARs.

Requirements

• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated 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 strategies.
• Successfully and consistently functions in a project and team lead role as Project Manager.
• Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they serve.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Fulfills comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and prepares proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned on projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
• Proactively works with PIC to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PIC at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and adheres to the weekly rhythm.
• Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
• Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE in Washington State
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience
• Experience with producing accurate and complete construction plans, specifications, 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/mentor 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, Civil3D, and MicroStation are all a plus
• Solid organizational and detail oriented skills
• 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
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and external stakeholders

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.

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
• 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