Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Urban Development

About the role

Huitt-Zollars' Rio Rancho Office has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Engineer/Project Manager. The successful candidate will be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of New Mexico with at least 15 years of project management experience in residential and commercial site civil design, drainage studies/design, roadway design, water and sewer design, right-of-way engineering, construction document preparation, and post design construction services. The candidate will manage a team of civil engineers on land development and public works projects primarily in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque with opportunities to work on projects for other offices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior Civil Engineer in the development of feasibility/planning studies, geometric design schematics, construction plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Lead daily coordination of urban development projects.
• Cook with PMs, EITs, designers and drafters.
• Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration process.
• Develop project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects.
• Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules.
• Aid in preparation of project reports including feasibility studies, implementation plans, engineering summary reports, and drainage impact analyses.
• Coordinate meetings (on-line and in-person), preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting minutes.
• Effectively mentor young engineers and assist in their development.
• Perform quality reviews of engineering plans for completeness and engineering accuracy.
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business (Seller) 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).
• 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 is responsible for assigned 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

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Registered Professional Engineer in New Mexico.
• Min 15 years of civil engineering design experience.
• Proficient in, AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint as well as familiarity with other project management tools such as OneNote.
• Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

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

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.

Pay

Compensation Type: Salary

Schedule

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours