Project Manager

Since opening our doors in 1979, Collins Engineers, Inc. has provided engineering services in structural and transportation analysis and design. Today, Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm that continues to grow our multi-disciplined offices by providing design and analysis services coupled with field experience in the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. A pioneer in innovation in the field, Collins continues to be at the forefront of engineering technology including UAS and AI applications.

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to play a key role on our Fairfax, Virginia team. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge & structural inspections and project management who can bring creative problem-solving skills balanced with a strong background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, consult with clients and government agencies, and direct teams. This role offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth with a company pushing forward in the industry.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Independently preforms moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Responsible for moderately difficult engineering projects in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Works directly with clients.
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Monitors project budgets.
• Ensures accurate client billings and monitors outstanding accounts receivable.
• Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, project planning, and project quality.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.

• Relocation is available

Click HERE to see the variety of benefits that Collins has to offer.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and/or masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• A minimum of 5 years experience or the equivalent thereof.
• Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain within a year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While in the field, the employee may be required to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand up to eight hours or more at a time.