Project Engineer (Municipal Engineering)

Company: OHM Advisors
Location: Livonia
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm. With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse, 650+ member team works collaboratively across multiple service areas including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering to create better places for people. We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward-advancing the whole community today and well into the future. What You'll Contribute to OHM Advisors The successful candidate will be responsible for leading engineering and design efforts for construction plan sets including specifications, maintaining team standards and procedures, checking design calculations, and conducting project QA/QC. The successful candidate will also support the planning and funding processes by helping with the development of project scopes and budgets. Coaching and mentoring junior staff will be essential. Experience with the MDOT ProjectWise and design criteria and manuals are preferred. Lastly, the successful candidate will also help with the bidding and award process, answer RFIs during construction, make site visits, and attend construction progress meetings as needed. Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Coach and Manage staff development, sub-consultants, and expenses during project implementation.
• Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to the project team, client, and public (memos, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Anticipate project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
• Timely and accurate completion of OHM and sub-consultant invoices and collections.
• Business Development and Client Satisfaction.
• Understanding OHM services and how they relate to the client's organization and needs.
• Identify necessary staff resources and work with Discipline Director/Geographic in the hiring process.
• Assures that direct reports have the tools and training to effectively perform their job and are appropriately placed based on their strengths. Perform performance reviews for direct reports. Your Team As a trusted member of OHM Advisors' Municipal Group, you will join a growing, mission-driven team of innovative thinkers who collaborate daily, using our combined gifts and talents to continually advance the communities we serve. What You'll Need to Succeed
  • Experience in roadway geometric design, intersection detail design, water main design, sanitary sewer design, and drainage design.
  • Experience with utility coordination.
  • Experience with maintenance of traffic design and traffic control is a plus.
  • Have an understanding of MDOT design criteria, standards, and specifications.
  • Experience working on MDOT LAP, and municipal projects.
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • The desire and ability to maintain strong client relationships.
  • The desire and ability to train junior engineers and interns.
  • Excellent communication skills, good organizational skills, and enjoy working in a team environment. Growth at OHM Advisors Advancement isn't just for our clients. We're committed to moving our team forward, too. At OHM Advisors, you'll enjoy challenging, meaningful work at a growing company creating innovative solutions for forward-thinking clients. But there's not just cool work on big projects. You'll be empowered to create your own career path in a culture that supports your individual professional development goals and encourages your pursuits through continued opportunities for growth. Read about some of our opportunities for career growth and enrichment-- OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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