Civil Engineer (Land Development)

Aks Engineering And Forestry - Kennewick, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Kennewick, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) is seeking a professional civil engineer as a full-time Land Development Project Manager for an exciting opportunity in the Kennewick, WA area. In this role, you will work closely with our principals and multidisciplinary task leads on a mix of projects throughout the region. This position is ideal for a registered professional who can take the lead on the design of private land development projects and can independently manage tasks. AKS offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth. As a Land Development Project Manager, you will provide project management and leadership for site development projects, collaborating with our dedicated team. Depending on your background and interests, you could manage various types of projects, including residential, industrial, commercial, education, or recreational developments. Our collaborative team environment provides access to in-house technical experts to help you meet client needs. You may also manage outside subconsultants for additional expertise. If you are a highly motivated individual who takes pride in your work and aims to provide clients with the highest level of quality and service, we encourage you to apply. You will be rewarded for taking a proactive approach to managing projects, effectively handling multiple priorities, maintaining client relationships, and producing high-quality work. Knowledge and familiarity with local codes and agency standards are crucial for this role, as you will be managing projects throughout the Portland-metropolitan area. Specific responsibilities include identifying and pursuing new opportunities in site development, managing and mentoring engineering staff, stamping final deliverables, developing and managing project scope, budget, and schedule, providing technical leadership for the project design team, coordinating with other in-house disciplines and outside subconsultants, providing QA/QC review of deliverables, managing all components of the project from proposal through construction, performing site and infrastructure design per county/city standards, and maintaining good communication with jurisdiction planning/engineering staff to minimize future changes and misunderstandings. Additionally, you will network with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build and maintain a professional network, actively participate in monthly in-house Project Management Meetings, and drive a company-owned vehicle to job sites and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and pursuing new opportunities in providing services for site development projects.
• Managing and mentoring engineering staff to develop plans, specifications, and reports.
• Stamping final deliverables.
• Developing and managing project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Providing technical leadership for project design team.
• Coordinating with other in-house disciplines, as well as outside subconsultants.
• Providing QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Managing all components of the project from proposal through construction.
• Performing site and infrastructure design per county/city standards and maintaining good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.
• Networking with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build/maintain professional network.
• Maintaining relationships with clients to develop future opportunities.
• Actively participating in monthly in-house Project Management Meetings.
• Driving company-owned vehicle to job sites and meetings.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering design related to private land development.
• A Bachelor's 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.
• Demonstrated experience as project manager successfully delivering site development projects.
• Knowledge and familiarity with local codes and agency standards.
• Basic understanding of financial reports, solid time management, and follow-through skills.
• 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.
• Reputation for high level of client service.
• Experience and or training in project management.
• Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/InRoads design experience.
• Possesses valid US driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing residential, industrial, commercial, education, or recreational projects.
• Training in project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision.
• Immediately vested 401k matching.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training.
• Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events.
• Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.
• Regular lunches and staff events to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together.
• Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off.