Project Manager I role is intended for experienced designers who can manage their own projects with minimal oversight from Project Manager II, Senior Project Manager, and/or Principal. Project Manager I is responsible to learn and perform managerial duties (e.g. project scheduling, billing/ invoices, budget tracking, proposal and addendum preparation) for assigned projects and to train and manage one to two design engineers with the guidance of their Project Manager II, Senior Project Manager, and /or Principal.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience (or 4+ years of Project Management experience) in site development and design of various projects (e.g. Residential, Commercial, Mixed-used projects, Public and Private Entities, projects subject to DSA approval)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering
California Professional Engineering (PE) License
Proficiency in using advanced Civil 3D/AutoCAD design tools such as corridors, pipe networks, etc. is encouraged
Proficiency in using various engineering software (e.g. HydroCAD, WaterCAD, AutoTurn)
Ability to effectively communicate with co-consultants and governing municipalities/agencies to seek required approvals
Experience in general and complex civil engineering design topics.
Knowledge of civil engineering topics including hydraulic/hydrology, storm water quality, geometric layout, geotechnical and structural analysis
Strong problem-solving, communication, and listening skills.
Committed dedication to ethical codes of practice

Responsibilities

Work with Project Manager and/or Senior Project Manager to learn and carry out managerial aspects of assigned projects
Prepare billing invoices
Track budgets for assigned projects and help determine if a proposal addendum or add service approval is required
Assist with preparing proposal addenda or additional services requests including determining scope and cost
Manage tasks for one to two members with Project Manager’s II and/or Senior Project Manager’s guidance
Train one to two members with Project Manager’s II and/ or Senior Project Manager’s guidance
Evaluate performance of your team members
Participate in employee’s review with Project Manager II, Senior Project Manager, and / or Principal
Provide documentation for employee performance evaluations
Review (QC/QA) plans with supporting documents for preliminary and permit phases for assigned projects
Perform, schedule, manage, coordinate design, and/or manage of various aspects assigned projects from planning to construction phase
Determine project status and scheduling project deliverables (for assigned projects) to keep clients / project consultants informed with Project Manger’s II and/or Senior Project Manager’s guidance
Conduct project research and project coordination with governing municipalities/agencies
Lead coordination with consultants (project architect, geotechnical engineer, structural engineer, arborist, surveyor and/or contractor) for various design aspects of projects
Lead meetings, site visits and field inspections with contractors and project consultants as needed
Take on full design responsibility for Site Development plans and documents (e.g. Grading and Drainage Plans, On Site and Street Improvement plans, Storm Water Quality. Utility Plans, Parking Lot layout, Tentative Maps, Feasibility Exhibits)
Perform and/or oversee design calculations including earthwork quantities, impervious surface areas, drainage analysis, etc.
Prepare and/or oversee project reports and supporting documents including hydrology reports, feasibility studies and engineers cost estimates, etc.

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