Project Engineering Manager jobs in Michigan

Somat Engineering, Inc. (Somat) has an immediate opening for a Civil Project Manager at our West Bloomfield, MI office. We are seeking energetic and personable experienced engineers who are interested in growing their career in this field.

We are seeking a Civil Project Manager to perform professional services for municipal and private clients, including design services for buildings, airports, tunnels, bridges and water supply and sewage infrastructure. A Civil project manager should bring experience managing budgets, schedules and engineering staff along with strong analytical skills, solution-oriented knowledge, and a collaborative attitude. They will collaborate closely with other engineers and project managers to translate creative vision into functional designs and processes.

Some of the types of activities that they will be involved with are:

Provide project management and technical expertise for Somat’s civil engineering (water/wastewater, sewer, bridge, structural) projects from inception to completion, including the preparation of proposals and 30-60-90 design process

Coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects

This individual will plan, schedule, budget, coordinate and conduct assigned civil engineering work

Perform project management duties such as: provide primary client coordination and communication; monitor project engineer work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices and standards; ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all engineering disciplines and all other project participants

Providing technical expertise for accomplishing project goals

Client Relations- identifying, obtaining and retaining clients and projects for the company’s target markets

Assist with recruitment and mentoring of new employees.

Assist Somat in growth-related and other activities of the company.

Client interaction on both proposals and project design

Prepare technical reports

Supervise project and staff engineers in preparation of construction plans and specifications

Attend project/progress meetings when required

Monitor work compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices & standards

Other duties as assigned

Company Benefits/Perks

A full benefits package which includes medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life & AD&D and an outstanding Wellness Program!

Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

401K with company match

Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 8 years of civil engineering experience in the private and public sectors
• BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for Civil design work.
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to shifting real world conditions
• Demonstrates motivation to modify schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
• Experience of the geotechnical, structural and hydraulic engineering projects a plus
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Insurable driving record