Public Works Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

AKS is looking for a Public Works Project Manager to join the Public Works project team & oversee projects, growth, and opportunities to expand AKS’ breadth of services in the Public Sector. As a Public Works Project Manager, it will be your job to work alongside your team while providing oversight into the organization's strategy.

At AKS, we design public works projects and have been aggressively increasing our market share in the public sector We design strong communities and that includes working and partnering with public agencies. We exceed all industry standards by providing innovative solutions and top-quality work serving the best interests of our employees, clients, and communities. We do things the right way  because it is the right thing to do.

Our team of engineers, planners, surveyors, and other professionals work in the field alongside our clients and contractor partners. We drive work trucks, cut brush, and expect our engineers to get their boots dirty. We have regular gatherings, hold contests, football tailgaters, karaoke, play cornhole, and often have our employees spouses and kids joining in the activities.  Our professionals "think like an owner" and we are looking for a Public Works Project Manager that brings this kind of thinking to the table and will embrace our company culture.

The Public Works Project Manager will lead and direct a team to deliver projects for capital improvement plans, bonds, urban renewal agencies including the state, local municipalities, counties, and utility districts. In this role people will look to you for guidance and leadership on your team, outside of your department, and within your industry. Others will notice the passion you have for your work, and innovation is embraced as you’ll be encouraged to share "big ideas" and see where they lead.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with company principals and multi-disciplinary teams to initiate, plan, execute, and monitor the organization’s public services projects.
• Establish professional relationships and be involved in all phases with marketing, planning, design, production meetings, and construction of capital projects.
• Perform review of engineering plans and project submittals.
• Quality assurance reviews for adherence to development codes, engineering standards, value engineering opportunities, and other regulations and requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in public service project delivery.
• Provide information to contractors, engineers, developers, and public as needed.
• Work with company principals and multi-disciplinary teams to determine talent strategy as it relates to talent needs for future and current projects.
• Perform other duties as opportunities and needs arise.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required Skills / Abilities

Education and Experience

Who We Are

AKS is a locally owned multidiscipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With seven offices and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients, providing a unique and diverse combination of services.

Why Join Us

AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on team-building adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring people and clients together.

Our collaborative approach is centered around multidisciplinary teams that support projects from inception to completion. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.

Benefits

At AKS, we believe that great work deserves great benefits. That’s why we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth :

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

AKS Engineering and Forestry does not work with third-party recruiters or agencies. Candidates should be warned that third-party recruiters may misrepresent themselves as working on behalf of AKS. Candidates should only communicate directly with AKS employees.

Third-party recruiters and agencies should not contact AKS Engineering and Forestry employees directly. Any resumes sent from third-party recruiters or agencies to an AKS employee or submitted through the AKS website are considered unsolicited and the property of AKS. AKS will not pay a placement fee unless the recruiter or agency has a signed contract with AKS before submitting a candidate for consideration.

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