Civil Engineering Project Manager

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager at our office in Atlanta, GA. This person will manage project teams to create land development plans for our client base.

Essential Responsibilities
• Oversee and positively impact various projects – from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, construction, all the way through project completion.
• Review project design aspects including site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, water quality practices, and utilities.
• Review work products, quality control, and budgeting.
• Model, develop, and supervise staff.
• Interact with clients, contractors, and local government officials.


Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a minimum of 8 years related civil engineering experience.
• At least 3-5 years experience in land/site development with knowledge of utilities, drainage, quality control, and progressive project management.
• P.E. license
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Excel, Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.


CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is a full service Civil Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying consulting firm. Established in 1973, CEI has evolved from a five-person engineering, environmental, and surveying firm into a national firm of over 100 professionals operating from eight offices across the US.

The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive health and wellness offerings, a 401(k) program with company match, Employee Stock Ownership plan, incentive bonus program, tuition reimbursement, continuing training/education opportunities, and a health club membership discount. Visit www.ceieng.com.


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Full Job Description

Manages and coordinates projects for one or more CEI clients. Duties include design, coordination, permitting, and budgets, as well as personnel, and project, and client relationship management by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers. Leadership responsibilities include understanding, promoting and actively supporting CEI’s Guiding Principles and Vision statement when completing job duties. Responsibilities also include completing assigned tasks that aid CEI in achieving its stated long-term objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develops, prepares, and monitors client specific project budget. Monitors individual project budgets to ensure labor and expense costs are within forecasted project budget, follows CEI accounting processes including pre-billing forms, approval of final invoices, and addressing client and sub-contractor invoice questions. Reviews activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine project's progress in terms of timeline, costs, and client expectations. Monitors, pursues and controls timely specific client/project payables, receivable, and work-in-progress.
• Maintains a proactive and positive relationship with assigned clients and actively pursues relationships with potential clients. Responds to client complaints in a manner that results in a fair and positive resolution for both CEI and the client, of which results in a continued and mutually beneficial business relationship.
• Supervises project management and design activities for assigned client accounts, which may include bid development, contract negotiation, project scheduling, design, permitting, construction monitoring, site investigations, and Engineer of Record responsibilities, etc.
• Ensures the overall quality of the project and that CEI Quality Control procedures including the revision diary are followed throughout the course of the design process.
• Is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed technically correct, constructible, and meets the design expectations of CEI standards and/or client specific standards.
• Completes project assignments within the time frame agreed to by contract.
• Manages the design team’s time utilization to ensure project is completed within the budgeted and/or contract amount.
• Develops and executes strategies that overcome obstacles in regards to the projects successful completion.
• Holds self personally accountable for the success or failure of assigned project or projects.
• Assists Project Manager in assigning work activities, scheduling associates, approving time off, and coaching assigned personnel. Provides recommendations for promotional opportunities and input for evaluations for assigned associates. As necessary documents, disciplines, and provides input regarding terminating associates in accordance with CEI policies and procedures. Leads project team in accordance with CEI Guiding Principles and Vision Statement.
• Confers with appropriate Department Leaders, Program Managers, and other Project Managers to review achievements and challenges and discuss required changes in project goals or objectives resulting from current client status and conditions. Participates in a manner that minimizes competition between peers or business units of the company, of which results in decisions that are best for the company, its clients, and its employees as a whole.
• Directly supervises associates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CEI policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Is responsible for developing a design team that works together and maximizes production efficiency while utilizing individual skills. Provides mentoring to peers and subordinates in a manner that supports the physical, mental, and professional growth and development of others.
• Analyzes assigned departmental and operating accounts and budgets. The responsibilities include critically reviewing budgetary data, verifying figures, developing budget proposals, recommending allocation of dollars to programs, services, or departments, and studying all factors in order to determine a financial solution or outcome.
• Develops, prepares, administers, oversees, and controls multi-project budgets.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data.
• Design - Generates creative solutions.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Develops alternative solutions.
• Project Management - Coordinates projects. Completes projects on time and budget. Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Delegation - Delegates work assignments. Matches the responsibility to the person. Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities. Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external). Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions. Displays orientation to profitability.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Educates others on the value of diversity. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works ethically and with integrity. Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization's goals and values. Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university, and minimum two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, or other types of groups. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of CAD design software, Microsoft Project Management software, MS Excel spreadsheet software and MS Word software.
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Ability to occasionally travel by air or automobile
• Ability to regularly work long hours


Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, work in high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a minimum of 8 years related civil engineering experience.
• At least 3-5 years experience in land/site development with knowledge of utilities, drainage, quality control, and progressive project management.
• P.E. license
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Excel, Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.