Sr. Civil Design Project Manager

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is seeking a Sr. Civil Project Engineer to join our Transportation Design teams in Middletown, CT and New York, NY. This role is for an enthusiastic, highly-organized civil design engineering professional with storm water and drainage experience.

About the Role

This position includes opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting firm. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, reporting, production, specifications, and estimates for state and local clients.
• Develop design plans including horizontal and vertical alignment, drainage, grading, erosion/sediment control, storm water management, roads, utilities (e.g., water, sewer, storm drain), and cross sections for both State and Local sector clients.
• Lead large-scale projects with multiple disciplines and subconsultants.
• Coordinate design development and provide technical direction to other design staff.
• Implement and/or conduct QA/QC procedures for Civil/Site tasks and projects.
• Coordinate with the design team to achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget.
• Assist with the development of specifications, cost estimates, reports, and preparing final bid packages.
• Develop construction staging/traffic control plans, signing, and pavement marking plans.
• Establish working relationships and interface with client technical staff and project managers.
• Prepare scope, budget, and schedule for clients as well as internally.
• Prepare invoicing and complete billing for assigned projects.
• Train and/or mentor junior staff.
• Assist with client engagement and marketing activities.
• Conduct site feasibility evaluations and assessments, and constructability evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• 10+ years’ experience performing and managing design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in CT & NY or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience managing and delivering State and Local client projects (preferred).
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering staff.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and Hydrology/Hydraulic Software (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Self-starter with the ability to work with project teams and manage multiple and concurrent tasks/assignments.
• Ability to apply effective use of project contingencies, both budgets and schedules.
• Excellent communication skills, including interacting with project teams and clients.
• Ability to properly address and manage change.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inspection duties in the field.
• Considerable knowledge of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction inspection processes and procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites; occasional to moderate travel may be required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Company-paid HSA contributions.
• 401k match.
• Competitive PTO package.
• ESOP program.
• Mentorship and advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work environment.

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S. and over 350 employees. We provide Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Our core expertise includes Design, Analysis, Inspection & Evaluation, earning us a national reputation for major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology, such as drones, laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping, into our infrastructure engineering services.