Highway and Bridge Construction Project Manager

Lochner•Austin, TX

About The Position

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us We are seeking an experienced Highway & Bridge Construction Project Manager - Utilities to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of engineers, utility coordinators and inspectors. Your role will involve coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring schedules are met and ensuring successful completion of project. Your impact: Assist with oversight of Lochner Texas Utility Engineering Department including managing personnel, budgeting and scheduling projects that include Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), Utility Engineering including analysis of utility locations to determine conflicts with proposed construction and Utility Coordination for adjustment of utilities. Includes serving as Lochner Texas Utility Engineer providing expertise on utility engineering, highway/bridge design and construction projects. Manage a team to deliver utility clearance on a challenging, large-scale TxDOT Interstate Project in the Austin, TX area. Tasks will include: Lead the efforts of utility engineers, coordinators, SUE technicians and utility inspectors. Apply knowledge of engineering in design of roadways, drainage and utility improvements for streets, highways, freeways and bridges to successfully accomplish utility projects and tasks. Review of project documents and utility plans for adjustments. Review technical documents such as Standard Utility Agreement packages, reimbursement documents, preliminary designs and project change orders that may involve utilities. Communicate with Utility Owners concerning required adjustments, set schedules and conduct follow-up review. Communicate with Lochner CEI team, TxDOT and contractor in problem solving and evaluating conflicts to determine appropriate solutions. Take an active role in contract pursuits including, at times, researching and investigating projects, leading staff in writing proposals, ensuring RFQ requirements are met, and interviewing with potential clients, as needed. Support engineering staff in the development of utility relocation design. Clearly communicate work and ideas through drawings, documents, reports, and verbal exchange. Oversee the production of layouts of existing or proposed improvements in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and coordinate details with design team members. Coordinate with reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work. Perform work within project deadlines. Aid with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications, and calculations. Coordinate project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Engineering is required.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas is required.
5+ years of experience, after attaining PE license, in leading a team as described above in utility management for conflict identification and clearance on transportation projects.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Ability to represent Lochner in meetings, conferences and interviews with potential clients.
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to mentor engineers and technicians.

Nice To Haves

Experience in roadway, drainage and bridge design or construction engineering is a benefit.
PE experience working on TxDOT projects is desired.
Experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer software is a benefit.

Responsibilities

Assist with oversight of Lochner Texas Utility Engineering Department including managing personnel, budgeting and scheduling projects that include Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), Utility Engineering including analysis of utility locations to determine conflicts with proposed construction and Utility Coordination for adjustment of utilities.
Includes serving as Lochner Texas Utility Engineer providing expertise on utility engineering, highway/bridge design and construction projects.
Manage a team to deliver utility clearance on a challenging, large-scale TxDOT Interstate Project in the Austin, TX area.
Lead the efforts of utility engineers, coordinators, SUE technicians and utility inspectors.
Apply knowledge of engineering in design of roadways, drainage and utility improvements for streets, highways, freeways and bridges to successfully accomplish utility projects and tasks.
Review of project documents and utility plans for adjustments.
Review technical documents such as Standard Utility Agreement packages, reimbursement documents, preliminary designs and project change orders that may involve utilities.
Communicate with Utility Owners concerning required adjustments, set schedules and conduct follow-up review.
Communicate with Lochner CEI team, TxDOT and contractor in problem solving and evaluating conflicts to determine appropriate solutions.
Take an active role in contract pursuits including, at times, researching and investigating projects, leading staff in writing proposals, ensuring RFQ requirements are met, and interviewing with potential clients, as needed.
Support engineering staff in the development of utility relocation design.
Clearly communicate work and ideas through drawings, documents, reports, and verbal exchange.
Oversee the production of layouts of existing or proposed improvements in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and coordinate details with design team members.
Coordinate with reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
Perform work within project deadlines.
Aid with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications, and calculations.
Coordinate project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group.