Public Works Project Manager

at  AKS Engineering Forestry

JOB SUMMARY:

AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) is seeking a professional civil engineer as a full‐time Project Manager for our Vancouver, Washington office. The focus of this position is to lead the development of the company’s public works and transportation design services to local jurisdictions. You will work closely with our principals and multidisciplinary task leads on a mix of projects throughout the region. This opening is ideal for a registered professional who can take the lead on design of projects and can independently manage projects. AKS offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in civil engineering design related to public projects
• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or equivalent degree (required).
• Oregon or Washington Professional Engineer (PE) civil license (required).
• Ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Project experience with local and/or state agencies in Oregon or Washington.
• Knowledge and familiarity with local codes and agency standards.
• Basic understanding of financial reports, solid time management, and follow‐through skills, and the proven ability to manage a multi‐disciplinary team with a positive, flexible approach.
• Various civil engineering technical skills required including good organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including proposal and report writing.
• Self‐motivated, proactive, and detail‐oriented.
• Ability to work quickly, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Takes personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
• Experience and or training in project management.
• Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/InRoads design experience.
• Project experience with local and/or state agencies in Oregon.
• Possess a valid US drivers license.

Job Functions & Responsibilities: The focus of this full-time position is to provide design engineering for residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, transportation and public works projects. Working with a Principal, the following tasks will be assigned:

• Identify, cultivate, and pursue new clients and business opportunities.
• Manage and supervise engineering staff.
• Lead and actively participate in developing public sector proposals.
• Coordinate and manage projects with principals and staff.
• Develop and manage project scope to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership for project design team.
• Design, prepare, and lead the development of preliminary and final plans and specifications.
• Provide QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Manage and be responsible for all components of the project from proposal through construction.
• Perform site and infrastructure design per county/city standards, maintaining good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.
• Actively participate in monthly in‐house Project Management Meetings.
• Driving a company-owned vehicle to job sites and meetings.
• Do what needs to be done.

• Identify, cultivate, and pursue new clients and business opportunities.
• Manage and supervise engineering staff.
• Lead and actively participate in developing public sector proposals.
• Coordinate and manage projects with principals and staff.
• Develop and manage project scope to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership for project design team.
• Design, prepare, and lead the development of preliminary and final plans and specifications.
• Provide QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Manage and be responsible for all components of the project from proposal through construction.
• Perform site and infrastructure design per county/city standards, maintaining good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.
• Actively participate in monthly in‐house Project Management Meetings.
• Driving a company-owned vehicle to job sites and meetings.
• Do what needs to be done