Senior Pavement Engineer

SME•Plymouth, MI

18h

About The Position

As a Senior Pavement Engineer, you will work with our Pavement Services group on projects and play a key role in assisting our clients to successfully execute their projects.

Requirements

Competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions
Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally
Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions
Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies
Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning
Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others

Responsibilities

Assisting the SME Project Manager in internal and external project meetings
Project design work for site civil and related projects
Interfacing with existing and prospective clients
Provide assistance and oversight during construction
Field reviews of existing site conditions
Assisting the survey crew with data collection
Performing site layout and site grading using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Developing plans and specifications
Preparing and submitting various permit applications related to site development for approval by state and local government agencies
Performing quantity take-offs and preparing construction cost estimates
Preparing contract documents
Assisting new work proposals
Close coordination with our project management and field engineering services teams
Going to various project sites when needed
Recognizing and effectively communicating test results to contractors, clients, and other project team members
Recognizing and effectively communicating problems to the proper party in a timely manner
Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex construction challenges