Project Engineering Manager plans and directs all design engineers, drafters, and technical engineers working on specific projects. Manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. Being a Project Engineering Manager oversees product construction and testing in order to ensure completion of projects as efficiently and effectively as possible. Evaluates and approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of a project. Additionally, Project Engineering Manager monitors progress and performance against the project plan. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Project Engineering Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Project Engineering Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Somat Engineering, Inc. (Somat) has an immediate opening for a Civil Project Manager at our West Bloomfield, MI office. We are seeking energetic and personable experienced engineers who are interested in growing their career in this field.
We are seeking a Civil Project Manager to perform professional services for municipal and private clients, including design services for buildings, airports, tunnels, bridges and water supply and sewage infrastructure. A Civil project manager should bring experience managing budgets, schedules and engineering staff along with strong analytical skills, solution-oriented knowledge, and a collaborative attitude. They will collaborate closely with other engineers and project managers to translate creative vision into functional designs and processes.
Some of the types of activities that they will be involved with are:
Provide project management and technical expertise for Somat’s civil engineering (water/wastewater, sewer, bridge, structural) projects from inception to completion, including the preparation of proposals and 30-60-90 design process
Coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects
This individual will plan, schedule, budget, coordinate and conduct assigned civil engineering work
Perform project management duties such as: provide primary client coordination and communication; monitor project engineer work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices and standards; ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all engineering disciplines and all other project participants
Providing technical expertise for accomplishing project goals
Client Relations- identifying, obtaining and retaining clients and projects for the company’s target markets
Assist with recruitment and mentoring of new employees.
Assist Somat in growth-related and other activities of the company.
Client interaction on both proposals and project design
Prepare technical reports
Supervise project and staff engineers in preparation of construction plans and specifications
Attend project/progress meetings when required
Monitor work compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices & standards
Other duties as assigned
Company Benefits/Perks
A full benefits package which includes medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life & AD&D and an outstanding Wellness Program!
Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
401K with company match
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