Civil Engineering Project Manager

Position Summary

SeamonWhiteside is in search of an ambitious and talented professional to serve as a Civil Engineering Project Manager in our growing Charlotte NC office.

The Civil Engineering Project Manager will continue growing in their role while focusing on further developing skill sets in specific areas of managing projects employees and clients. As a prerequisite to obtaining this position an individual has demonstrated proficiency in civil engineering design project management leadership amongst fellow coworkers and has developed outstanding client contact skills.

The Civil Project Manager is responsible and accountable for the overall success of the assigned civil engineering projects. This includes the financial performance of the project budget the project scheduling and meeting deadlines managing client needs and expectations coordination with permitting agencies and other important stakeholders the production of all elements of the civil design and project deliverables the overall QA/QC process of the civil design plans specifications and supporting documentation for the project and responsible for compiling and managing the appropriate resources to deliver the project to the client. The Civil Project Manager will be expected to foster the mentorship of other Civil Project Coordinators and Civil Designers and demonstrate a strong sense of leadership amongst peers both internally to SW and externally to the public. This position will continue to seek mentorship from Civil Engineering Team Leaders to strengthen project employee and client management skill sets.

About Us:

Since the companys beginning in 1985 weve blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients community and family. There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW we approach every plan from both points of view working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world thats a good thing.

With the goal of being the best design firm in the region the SW leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent each with a unique expertise in one of the many facets of land design. SW has a diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sector including mixeduse commercial developments urban and suburban multifamily healthcare office high end resort and parks and recreation projects.

With over 195 employees and offices in Mount Pleasant Greenville Summerville and Spartanburg SC Raleigh and Charlotte NC SW inspires employees to stand behind its tagline of designing innovative spaces that enrich lives and leave a legacy for future generations.

Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities. In addition company sponsored events such as golf tournaments sports teams and happy hours along with philanthropic endeavors provide opportunities throughout the year to lift morale and strengthen bonds between coworkers.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university

Experience: 510 years work experience previous Civil Engineering experience with a Civil Engineering design firm or construction related experience highly desirable.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate directly with Clients on project requirements and expectations deliverables agency regulations scheduling and project deadlines
• Attend Project Coordination meetings with Clients Project Team members government agencies and contractors
• Responsible of the preparation of Project Permitting Submittal Packages for Agency Reviews applications
• Assist Project Managers in the Due Diligence Research of a project and demonstrate the ability to identify potential risk factors
• Assist Project Managers in the review of site work bids from contractors related to Civil design projects
• Prepare and Review Project Technical Specifications
• Prepare and Compile Technical Reports related to the design of Civil Infrastructure (ie. Drainage Reports Water Calcs Project Narratives)
• Coordinate Project Workloads with other project team members.
• Make appropriate engineering design decisions independently. Bring solutions to engineering design issues and effectively communicate to Project Manager
• Assist in the Construction Admin responsibilities of at least one 1 project that you were involved in throughout the entire course of construction (Precon thru Closeout)
• Coordinate directly with Clients Contractors and Government Agencies to provide solutions to field issues review change orders and pay apps evaluate asbuilts and coordinate project closeout
• Evaluate and a provide suggested solutions to problem solving and troubleshooting issues arising in the field
• Engage in Community Involvement in at least one 1 Outside Organization that benefits the business development of SW
• Participate in Continuing Education/ Lunch n Learn opportunities (at least 8 hours per year)

Desired Skills

• Taken Professional Engineer (P.E) Exam
• Engineer inTraining (EIT) certification required
• Basic Knowledge and Understanding of Project Proposals (Scope of Work Permitting Process Project Budget and Project Schedule)
• Ability to Coordinate with outside consultants involved in the project (surveyors traffic consultants architects geotechnical engineers MEP engineers wetland consultants arborist etc
• Developmental Time Management and Organization Skills
• Ability to Mentor fellow Civil Designers Project Coordinators Technicians and Interns
• Demonstrate Ability and Proficiency in the Project Management of at least one 1 Civil Design Project from Kickoff to Closeout
• Demonstrate proficiency in Client Contact Skills and Effective Business Development
• Ability to perform QA/QC reviews on civil design work and plan presentation. Expected to assist in review of tasks prepared by Civil Designers Technicians and Interns prior to delivery of work product to the Civil Project Manager for review
• Ability to Manage and Assign Tasks to Civil Designers Techs and Interns in an efficient manner
• Ability to prepare a complete set of construction documents for multiple project types in various jurisdictions with assistance from civil engineering staff
• Ability to review and comment on Final Plats Roadway and Drainage asbuilts Water and Sewer asbuilts provided by the contractor and surveyor
• Ability to coordinate asbuilt comments between the surveyor and contractor for any field items found during asbuilt review
• Working know of the Closeout process and timeline
• Involvement in Companywide Strategic Initiatives and Committees
• A valid drivers license

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written verbal and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive solutionoriented attitude
• Detailoriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment

SW Benefits

• Flexible schedule (Work/Life Balance)
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 100 Company paid Dental STD LTD and Term Life Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Vision Voluntary Term Life Accidental Critical Illness Allstate Term to 100 Life Insurance and Nationwide Pet Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program

For more information on our company and benefits please visit our website at www.seamonwhiteside

SeamonWhiteside is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.