Engineering Project Manager - Public Works

Primary Function

Manages the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of design engineering or engineering/construction projects, and assumes full responsibility for project profit or loss. This includes managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility.

Primary Duties

• Participates in project costing and bid preparation to the extent required.
• Reviews assigned project(s) after award to employer to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences, and develop schedules, budgets, manning tables, vendor lists, and progress billing points.
• Establishes contractor-client liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project planning, start date, and work progress.
• Forms a project work team and sees that responsibilities are assigned and execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule.
• Holds regularly scheduled project progress review meetings to ensure that:
  • Project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met.
  • Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum.
  • Manpower, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution.
  • On-site supervision maintains staff morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts.
  • Information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time.
  • Maintains a continuing business relationship with major clients as part of ongoing business development efforts.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related Engineering Discipline from an accredited university or college is required.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) for the State of Texas is required.
• Candidate should have 6+ years of related experience in the design and management of Public Works infrastructure projects from an Engineering perspective.
• Experience managing public works projects including: linear pipeline work, roadway drainage projects, community and city planning.
• Proven experience managing a group of engineers.
• Experience in Houston, TX area preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interface with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies is critical.
• Excellent technical writing skills for use in development of engineering reports and studies.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction.
• Able to work efficiently within a predetermined project budget and schedule.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment.

Why Ardurra?

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, and we strive to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding but also fun. We nurture a family-like culture, focusing on staff development through internal Ardurra Academy and industry-leading Leadership programs. We value our staff, providing tools and resources for success, engagement, and satisfaction in their work, along with positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to maintain a healthy balance between work and home.