Project Manager (PE) - Utility
9600 N. Mopac Expressway Suite 800 Austin, TX 78759 US
Job Description
Type: Direct Hire
Work Location: Hybrid position located in Austin, TX
Candidate must reside in the Greater Austin, TX area.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field of study from an ABET accredited institution.
- Must have experience as a Project Manager.
- Must have 5 years of total experience in the civil engineering industry. Utility coordination and/or Utility Engineering experience preferred.
- General working knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation/Geopak.
- Demonstrated ability to produce construction plan sets independently.
- Ability to work independently; well-developed time management skills, especially the ability to complete high-quality, detail-oriented deliverables on tight timelines amid competing client deadlines and requirements.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
- Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
- Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
- Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.
- Strong Communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Big Bonus Points if you Have:
- P.E. License in the State of Texas
- Experience in Austin
- Experience utilizing VantagePoint as a project management tool considered a plus
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Provides utility coordination and oversight services for projects to clients.
- Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and/or federally funded utility adjustments and relocations.
- Requires coordination with private entities and governmental agencies.
- Schedules, conducts, and attends utility meetings, public utility meetings, one-on-one utility meetings, and TxDOT/County/Municipality coordination meetings.
- Oversees the preparation of utility agreement assembly packages.
- Prepares and reviews plans, specifications, and estimates to confirm compliance with guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Assists with determining eligibility and betterment ratios.
- Prepares documents required by 23 CFR Section 645.
- Coordinates field investigating requests.
- Conducts on-site field visits, working with major utility companies and various pipeline companies, as well as state agencies and municipalities.
- Familiarity with the TxDOT ROW Utility Manual and Texas Administrative Code Utility Accommodation Rules, knowledge of principles of utility coordination and associated terminology.
- Directs as-built record drawing requests from various utilities as required for use in project designs.
- Oversees collection and maintenance of electronic files for projects and utility drawings.
- Oversees development of client exhibits (KMZ & other GIS platforms) which define project scope of work.
- Oversees development of utility conflict matrices and exhibits.
- Keeps abreast of project changes through active client communication.
- Assists in developing Utility Coordination & Engineering efforts, including developing procedures, systems, and methods for project delivery.
- Applies technical expertise and be able to work with a project team on conventional and unconventional projects.
- Develops and maintains project schedules.
- Learns and maintains knowledge of client standards, rules and requirements for planning, construction, and documentation.
- Manages project deliverables, budgets, invoicing, and collections.
- Keeps abreast of requirements of various permitting entities and any permitting or agreement requirement changes.
- Directs the submittal of permits and agreements to agencies.
- Assist in the preparation of client scope and fee proposals.
- Supervises the tracking of permit and agreement submittals and approvals through internal spreadsheets.
- Updates project specific trackers.
- Assists with resolution of problems identified in unapproved permits and agreements.
- Performs independent research and delegates changing priorities.
- Research ongoing/future CIP projects for various cities/counties within project boundaries.
- Interfaces with clients to ensure excellent service and explore opportunities for additional assignments such as utility design, SUE, Survey, and utility easement acquisition.
- Travels to offices, project locations, existing/potential clients’ offices as needed.
- Maintains a professional attitude and fulfills responsibilities with integrity.
- Motivated to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
- Works with minimal supervision and reviews design drawings, permit drawings, agreements packages, and GIS geodatabase deliverables (QA/QC).
- Works in a collaborative team environment, perform self QA/QC of work, and QA/QC of other team member’s work.
- This is a non-supervisory position; however, may assign, review, and monitor the work of other team members.
- Responds to questions from Project Engineers, CAD Technicians and GIS Technicians.
- Committed to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals
- Interested in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.
- Represents at client meetings and performs client coordination.
- Contributes and engages in the utility industry including relevant conferences and technical committees.
- Adheres to safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment
Job Requisition #39236
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A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $120,000 - $145,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.Meet Your Recruiter
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