Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Federal

About the role

Huitt-Zollars, Inc has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer for our San Diego office with at least 10 years of engineering design experience with Federal, Institutional, Public Works clients. Must be a registered California Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Lead Civil Engineer within the Federal practice with Institutional and Public Works experience in the development of design schematics, construction plans, specifications and estimates.
• Cover site visits and document findings.
• Create materials for presentations, GIS exhibits, and preliminary engineering reports.
• Research jurisdictional requirements for incorporation into design and construction drawings.
• Coordinate and manage production of EITs, designers, and drafters.
• Work directly with clients and direct staff with varying levels of experience and expertise.
• Prepare proposal/contracts, project work plans, and schedules.
• Create and produce design and construction drawings using Autodesk products and information obtained from research activities.
• Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate construction administration.
• Manage project close-out efforts.
• Support client management and marketing efforts for future work.
• Train plan production staff and review work for quality assurance.
• Proactively communicate with clients, addressing or expediting client issues to discipline leads.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and teaming partners for ease in communications and problem-solving.
• Competent, knowledgeable, and service-oriented leader in the markets they serve.
• Follow Huitt-Zollars' business processes and quality initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to quality control measures on projects and daily operations.
• Contribute to successful project delivery and performance.
• Complete assignments on time, within budget, and with the highest level of quality.
• Promote and propose more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
• Supplement Project Managers as needed on work planning. Prepare and follow comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensure proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Proactively work with Project Managers to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Review progress with PM at least monthly (including & completing vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythms.
• Successfully contribute to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
• Oversee staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Must be a Licensed Engineer (P.E.).
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Experience with Department of Defense criteria/systems to include Unified Facilities Criteria, SpecsIntact, ProjNet, Dr. Checks.
• Experience with producing accurate and complete construction plans and reports.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and manage multiple projects with limited supervision under the direction of a principal/officer of the company.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating technical information clearly and concisely.
• Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems.
• Proficient in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Blue Beam, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

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
• 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