Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager
About The Position
Join the KPFF Lacey team as a motivated, energetic, and experienced Senior Project Manager with at least eight years of experience and a strong background in managing civil engineering projects ensuring they are delivered to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will be accomplished in site development, civil engineering, project management, and planning. Project Managers are a key member of our design teams, and exhibit strong leadership, time management, and communication skills to pursue, develop, and execute projects. In this role, you’ll not only refine your existing expertise in civil engineering, but also mentor other engineers with technical knowledge, research, design, permitting, and construction management. This position provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects for both public agencies and private developers which include: Commercial Site Development Parks and Recreation Facilities Multi-family / Residential Development Water Systems Sewer Lift Stations Roadway Infrastructure Municipal Institutions Public Works Infrastructure and Redevelopment Staff Augmentation Our Project managers are accountable for project coordination, quality control, and ensuring projects are completed effectively to meet client expectations. General project tasks that our project managers perform are as follows: Proven capability to work dynamically and effectively in a collaborative environment. Write, or review project proposals, or Statements of Qualifications Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement, independent decision making, and prolonged focus Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients. Ability to apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement, independent decision making, and prolonged focus. Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to client needs, providing clear communication, and delivering customized solutions that align with their objectives Focus on client satisfaction, possess high-level communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in training, developing, and supporting staff, and have experience working in a cooperative team environment. Primary interface with clients on project coordination and design. Responsible to technical content and quality control / assurance of accuracy. Establish project fees and schedules. Track project budget and timing to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments. Provide construction administration support. Ability to communicate with contractors, and conduct site visits and inspections as necessary to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
Requirements
- At least eight years of experience as a Civil Project Manager.
- Strong background in managing civil engineering projects.
- Accomplished in site development, civil engineering, project management, and planning.
- Strong leadership, time management, and communication skills.
- B.S. Degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
- P.E. License in Washington State.
- Knowledge of codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design and construction of major site development projects in Washington.
- Permitting experience with various municipalities.
- Ability to manage multiple active projects concurrently.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential.
- Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients, and to mentor younger staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage civil engineering projects ensuring they are delivered to the highest quality standards.
- Mentor other engineers with technical knowledge, research, design, permitting, and construction management.
- Work on a variety of projects for both public agencies and private developers.
- Accountable for project coordination, quality control, and ensuring projects are completed effectively to meet client expectations.
- Write, or review project proposals, or Statements of Qualifications.
- Apply established engineering principles to solve problems and/or overcome obstacles using sound judgement, independent decision making, and prolonged focus.
- Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to client needs, providing clear communication, and delivering customized solutions that align with their objectives.
- Focus on client satisfaction, possess high-level communication and interpersonal skills with an interest in training, developing, and supporting staff, and have experience working in a cooperative team environment.
- Serve as the primary interface with clients on project coordination and design.
- Responsible for technical content and quality control / assurance of accuracy.
- Establish project fees and schedules.
- Track project budget and timing to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments.
- Provide construction administration support.
- Communicate with contractors, and conduct site visits and inspections as necessary to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
Benefits
- Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
- Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary, plus AD&D.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed.
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
- Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income.
- Performance-based bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
