Project Manager

About the role

Job Type: Full-time. Location: Mobile Office - Mobile, AL 36608. DDG is actively looking to add project management personnel to our growing civil engineering team. The Civil Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overall supervision of commercial, industrial, municipal, and various other civil design & permitting projects. The Project Manager’s focus will be providing utmost satisfaction to the client aligning with DDG’s core values. The Project Manager should strive to ensure projects are completed within the allocated schedule and budget provided. The Civil Engineering Project Manager is expected to operate projects with a certain degree of autonomy using staff and resources available within DDG’s offices to provide the client with the highest quality of services. The Project Manager should be familiar with project development from preliminary design to development of construction plans to jurisdictional permitting to completion of construction activities. Experience with Client coordination and communication will be fundamental characteristics for the prospective Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently producing site civil engineering and/or land development design plans
• Producing plans including drainage, grading, water, wastewater, signage and marking plans for industrial, commercial site development projects
• Preparing drainage calculations, cut, and fill calculations
• Visualizing and planning the geographic representation of designs for land development related projects including industrial, commercial, and municipal
• Promoting DDG's core values, both internally and externally, and complying with the DDG Company Manual
• Respecting others and working efficiently within the budgetary constraints established for each project
• Understanding and integrating DDG CAD Standards, clarity and accuracy of documents, and client‑dictated design criteria
• Working closely with project team to establish project timelines and designs
• Reviewing and summarizing environmental, wetland, geotechnical, traffic, and other essential reports for design implementation
• Attending meetings with clients and consultants to understand project needs and opportunities, as well as presenting proposed solutions and design approaches
• Constantly learning and implementing lessons learned from previous assignments
• Taking initiative to assist the project team with achieving project objectives and improving project management processes
• Providing guidance to the project team and supporting the next generation of project staff with mentorship and teaching

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and resources
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design, data recording, and analyzation software (Preferred)
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of bridges, roads, and other related structures
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Detail‑oriented and accurate
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Path underway to Professional Licensure
• 4+ years of civil engineering experience
• Experience in commercial land development, including site improvement design, drainage, utilities, grading, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in civil land‑based CAD drafting and the latest AutoCAD software (preferred)
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication skills and design skills

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel to various project sites
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Medical Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Vision Insurance