Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Transit

About the role

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer – Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience located in Seattle, or Tacoma Washington. This full-time role includes marketing, business development, client management, and project management for transportation agencies and public works clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for multi-disciplinary design projects in the transportation sectors. Understand and communicate project needs to deliver high-level expert advice and provide oversight for planning, design, and construction.
• Provide feedback, mentorship, and direction to other project managers and design staff with varying skills and experience.
• Prepare progress reports, risk analyses, cashflow projections, and coordinate with design teams to deliver high-quality services and deliverables.
• Lead and direct technical staff within the company as well as subconsultants to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.
• Market target clients and lead proposal preparation including oral presentations and scope, schedule, and budgets with work breakdown structure.
• Participate in Office Leadership activities and monitoring including assisting with Workload Projections, Annual Business Plan, Growth Strategies, Recruiting, and Staff Development.
• Prepare proposal/contract documents, project work plans, quality plans, risk plans, and project schedules.
• Function as a Lead Civil Engineer.
• Lead the preparation of design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and information obtained from research activities.
• Coverage of client management and marketing efforts for future work.
• 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.
• Write or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents.
• Track and update project performance metrics.
• Aid in the preparation of invoicing documentation and manage ARs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
• 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 strategy.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must be a licensed PE in Washington State.
• Minimum of 10 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.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D. Proficiency with MicroStation is 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
The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities