Job Overview: The Engineering Project Manager will oversee engineering operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and directing staff while ensuring project efficiency and timely completion. This role involves coordinating and prioritizing workloads, managing project scopes, budgets, and providing guidance to engineers and staff. The position also entails preparing engineering plans for subdivisions, commercial, multi-family developments, and public works projects, while collaborating with internal teams and external clients.
Responsibilities:
Manage engineering operations, project budgets, and schedules
Prioritize and distribute workload within the engineering department
Oversee project scopes and communicate with support staff
Provide guidance on company policies, processes, and methods
Prepare improvement plans, specifications, and permit applications
Oversee civil design work, including grading, drainage, paving, and utility systems
Work with CAD, Project Managers, and Surveyors to ensure project accuracy
Coordinate with Surveying Department for project information
Identify critical project requirements and ensure timely coordination with agencies
Supervise drafters and technicians, ensuring accurate plans and designs
Perform civil design calculations and research code issues with local authorities
Review and recommend changes to vendor and client-supplied drawings
Ensure work quality and completeness before submission
Stamps and signs improvement plans and reports
Attend meetings and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and agencies
Draft communication to clients and public agencies
Maintain strong client relationships and manage projects responsibly
Qualifications:
PE or PLS required
Proven experience in designing own projects - not just review
5 years experience in design calculations for subdivisions, commercial and industrial sites
Familiarity with local jurisdiction standards and codes
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented leader with strong technical and managerial skills.