Civil Engineer / Project Manager - Public Works Infrastructure

Ardurra•Metairie, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer IV / Project Manager to join our Public Works Infrastructure team in Metairie, LA! Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm providing innovative infrastructure solutions to public and private sector clients throughout the United States. We leverage technical expertise, integrated project delivery, and local market knowledge to deliver practical, sustainable solutions for public infrastructure, utilities, transportation, drainage, and community development projects. Our Metairie Public Works team partners with municipalities, local governments, utility providers, and public agencies to support infrastructure improvement and community development initiatives throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. Our team delivers roadway, drainage, utility, and municipal infrastructure projects focused on improving resiliency, mobility, and long-term public infrastructure performance. The Civil Engineer IV / Project Manager will lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and public works projects for local government and public agency clients. This role will be responsible for technical project execution and will serve as Project Manager on assigned roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure improvement projects. The ideal candidate will possess experience with municipal infrastructure design and project delivery, including permitting, utility coordination, drainage analysis, client coordination, and management of project scope, schedule, and budget. Candidates with experience supporting Louisiana municipalities, DOTD projects, or local public agencies are strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university
5+ years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, public works, civil infrastructure, or related fields
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Experience leading or managing public-sector civil engineering projects, including project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary project teams
Experience with roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects
Experience preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports
Working knowledge of municipal permitting, drainage and stormwater management, and utility coordination
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software
Strong communication, client management, organizational, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Louisiana municipalities, public agencies, or DOTD projects preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal public works and infrastructure projects
Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project delivery
Perform and oversee engineering design and analysis for roadway, drainage, stormwater, water distribution, wastewater collection, and utility infrastructure systems
Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and coordinate with municipalities, utility agencies, regulatory entities, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary project teams
Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients and project stakeholders throughout project delivery
Manage permitting and coordinate with applicable local, state, and federal agencies
Perform and oversee drainage and stormwater analyses associated with roadway and municipal infrastructure improvements
Coordinate utility conflicts, relocations, and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts
Manage project tasks and staff assignments and monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
Support proposal development, project scoping, fee development, and other business development efforts as needed

Benefits

competitive compensation
rich benefits programs
family-like culture
enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun work environment
internal Ardurra Academy
industry-leading Leadership program
people-centric culture
valued as individuals
supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths
provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work
positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home