What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Project Engineer/ Assistant Project Manager position at Civil Science?
Civil Science is currently seeking a qualified Civil Project Engineer/ Assistant Project Manager in our Lehi or Salt Lake City office to join our team. As a Civil Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the planning, execution, and completion of projects. Working under the supervision of the Office Manager, you will assist in coordinating various aspects of project initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your team to coordinate and manage both engineering projects and growing our regional presence. Key engineering projects are focused on residential, municipal/ land development, or commercial projects.
Responsibilities of a Civil Project Engineer:
- Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Collaborate with Office Manager to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Maintain regular communication with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Provide updates on project progress, milestones, and potential issues.
- Prepare reports summarizing project status, key performance indicators, and other relevant metrics.
- Use data insights to support decision-making processes.
- Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Implement quality control measures to identify and address issues promptly.
- Assist in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Work with financial teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
- Ensure that projects adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, and other project stakeholders.
- Identify and address project-related challenges in a proactive manner.
Minimum Requirements for a Civil Project Engineer:
- Must currently hold a Utah Professional Engineer License or have the ability to gain licensing in Utah through reciprocity within six months of start date
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Technical knowledge of civil engineering related services including land development/ municipal design, utilities, grading, land surveying, construction oversight, and planning.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- 7 years experience with Land Development/ Municipal
- History of managing project teams while mentoring a staff of engineers and designers
- Experience writing proposals, contract management, and client management.
- Previous experience with identifying, marketing, and securing projects within Utah.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience using Civil3D design software, Utah drainage requirements, and municipal design codes.
What We Offer
- Real Ownership in the Firm: While most companies offer you the option to purchase stock at some undisclosed time in the future, Civil Science is an employee-owned firm that maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which provides significant opportunities for career growth and savings for retirement.
- Growth: Since Civil Science is an agile firm, it allows our employees the freedom to own their projects, and step into new, exciting roles without the red tape of large corporations.
- Work-Life Integration: At Civil Science, our priority is to make sure your work is compatible with your life outside of the office, allowing you time to enjoy with your family or engage in hobbies.
- PTO/Holidays: Civil Science offers an annual three weeks of paid time off, six holidays, and two floating holidays to use at your convenience.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability: In an effort to prepare for the unexpected, we offer 100% employer covered Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We maintain a culture focused on individual development and believe in continuing to perfect our craft.
- Additional Retirement Benefits: In addition to our ESOP, Civil Science offers a 401K plan.
About Civil Science:
Civil Science is a full-service civil engineering firm established in 2002 through an employee buyout of a local firm which has been continuously providing consulting engineering services since 1978. Civil Science provides services through the expertise of highly qualified professional engineers, licensed surveyors, planners, and a support pool of technicians to a wide array of both public sector and private clientele in multiple states. In 2015, Civil Science transitioned to a 100% Employee-Owned company in order to benefit our employees and clients through increased collaboration and commitment.
In addition to employee ownership in our firm, we will provide you with continued career growth by combining your technical expertise, work ethic, and ability to market/manage projects, with our 30 plus years of experience, world class professionals, and long-term vision as we continue our growth. If joining a firm that offers employee ownership, leadership and mentoring opportunities, established client relationships, and a vision towards growth piques your interest then we look forward to hearing from you!
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.
Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).
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Salary : $82,300 - $109,800
