Project Manager - Civil - Spokane

As a 100% employeeowned company at SCJ we embrace serving not only our clients but also each other. SCJ is a dynamic creative company who specializes in civil engineering transportation planning & design environmental & urban planning landscape architecture & design and public outreach. We are seeking an energetic and skilled seniorlevel professional to provide technical oversight with the mission to serve our clients communities and
each other with creativity knowledge insight and perspective. SCJ employs topquality people who will support
the companys unique culture a place where we not only serve our clients but also one another. We routinely
and easily cross job description lines in order to be part of getting something accomplished no matter how
small the task.

Position Summary: SCJ is a dynamic creative and exciting engineering and planning team focused on civil and
transportation engineering site design planning and landscape architecture. We are seeking an energetic and
skilled civil engineer to provide technical oversight and project management expertise as we develop and
execute a wide variety of projects. Typical projects may include:

• Educational Facilities
• Commercial Development
• Industrial Facilities
• Public Facilities
• Residential Housing
• Municpal Infrastructure
• Stormwater Design
  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate independence and initiative and will be able to move tasks forward with
minimal oversight. This position will require project management skills to facilitate project development and
execution coordinate effectively with stakeholders and supervise technical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The intent of this list is to provide information regarding the types of duties
of the position but it is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.)

PROJECT DUTIES

• Establish project objectives policies procedures and performance expectations within the boundaries
  of company policy
  • Create and execute project work plans and revise when appropriate to meet changing needs
  • Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
  • Manage daytoday operational aspects of projects and scopes
  • Minimize SCJ exposure and risk on projects
• Initiate and maintain relationships with clients to facilitate successful project completion
  • Set and manage client expectations
  • Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate options when project
    challenges arise
  • Represent company in project meetings
  • Effectively facilitate team and client meetings
  • Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client loyalty
• Provide oversight of project staff
  • Develop design alternatives
  • Supervise design staff in preparation of PS&E
  • Ensure the QA/QC process is followed
• Complete project documents initiate and complete any required documentation to support assigned
  projects
  • Write draft and final reports develop draft reports in concert with other project team
    members
  • Review deliverables prepared by team prior to executive level review and submission to client
• Manage project budgets
  • Track team budgets and hours on a weekly basis

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DUTIES

• Seek new clients/projects in working with potential or existing clients listen for and seek out new
  projects that may exist or are being formulated
• Continually seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships
  • Build a knowledge base of each clients business organization and objectives
  • Identify opportunities for clients to utilize other SCJ services that are potentially beneficial to
    the client
• Participate in the development of proposals for new projects
• Participate in interviews and presentations as needed

COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate opportunities share potential new business or resource information competitive
  situations or technology/regulatory factors to appropriate company personnel
• Effectively communicate information in both written and verbal forms
• Create and deliver engaging informative and wellorganized presentations
• Resolve issues or request assistance in achieving resolution in a timely manner

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake special projects assume responsibility for special tasks or projects as agreed upon withsupervisor
• Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect companys interest and simultaneously maintain good
  relationships with clients
• Provide technical guidance to project staff
• Provide QA/QC and peer review of engineering calculations and designs
• Supervise work of project engineers and CAD technicians
• Provide mentorship and training to project engineers
• Coordinate with SCJ staff and leadership in other offices and disciplines on business development
  opportunities and project execution
  

What you bring:

• A passion for serving others communication creativity and a commitment to highquality work.
• A bachelors degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• PE license
• Experience and proficiency in land development and/or utility design and permitting.
• 8 to 10 years or more of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage one or more projects including guiding the work of project engineers and designers
• A healthy balance of logic and creativity.
• Experience with Bluebeam is desirable.

Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting with occasional site visits and inspections.
• Some travel to places such as work sites and local business errands.
• Requires operating office machines such as but not limited to computers copiers phone and fax.

What we bring:

An unbeatable culture: In recent employee satisfaction surveys the people at work and culture are consistently identified as the top two things people love about working at SCJ. We are proud of our autonomous and collaborative work environment exceptional operational support creative and supportive coworkers and a compassionate leadership team. Plus other fun stuffincluding mugshots an annual gala fitness challenges summer a variety of other creative ways we have found to come together and hangout.

• Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities challenges us and makes a difference
• Community involvement opportunities and a charitable matching program.
• Paid time off: paid vacation / sick time paid holidays and a floating holiday
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan & employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Health disability and other insurance plan options to fit your needs. Including HSA & FSA plans.

Required Experience:

Senior IC