Assistant Civil Engineer Project Manager

Sportworks Design, a division of The Kleingers Group, is looking for an Assistant Civil Engineer Project Manager to join the team in our West Chester office. Sportworks Design is focused on sports facility planning and design. Over the past decade, we've used innovative engineering modeling technology and national sports industry standards to design award-winning athletic facilities, campus site plans, synthetic turf fields, and field performance testing. We've designed hundreds of facilities that incorporate customized turf and track systems, designed multiple fields into constrained space, and created unique solutions for owner's problems. Our industry-leading team takes your project to the next level, making your dream sports facility a reality. The Assistant Project Manager will provide technical leadership to project teams who will be working on planning, evaluation, design and implementation of civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will lead the study-phase and/or design-phase of projects related to the civil, environmental, construction and industrial fields plan, direct and coordinate the development of new civil engineering designs. Responsibilities include leading the research and development stage of projects, creating detailed project plans, and proposing budgets, staffing and equipment needs. The Assistant Project Manager would regularly have interaction with employees outside of their department, regularly have interaction with clients, regularly interact with the public (agencies, government entities, etc.), and occasionally participate in selling to clients, and is frequently expected to engage in business development and client retention efforts The assistant project manager is expected to manage assigned employees for the designated project. And is expected to be an example of professional presence, representing the Company and the department in a positive light, and have intermediate level of software knowledge of at least two (2) engineering software packages. This role is not required to have a Professional Engineering license. About The Kleingers Group: The Kleingers Group provides design solutions for a wide range of public, private, institutional, and corporate clients. We focus on providing site civil engineering, athletic field design, transportation engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and community planning services. With offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, Louisville, and St. Pete, we are able provide our clients with the personal attention and service that has become our trademark. Duties & Responsibilities Consults with and provides guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, and modifications. Uses design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary improvement related to type of project assigned. Sets design specifications by computing appropriate engineering requirements (i.e. - water flow rates, traffic demand, earth work balance, etc.). Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data. Drafts and presents reports on topics related to projects such as detention reports and engineering due diligence reports. Perform calculations for materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine probable construction cost. Collaborates with architects, contractors, and other engineers to ensure projects progress properly. Collaborates with surveyors (or directs and participates in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction. Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications and standards are met. Write proposals for basic level projects. Able to complete assigned projects independently as assigned with minimal oversight beyond initial handoff. Able to teach and explain to others the methodologies used by The Company. Advanced level of understanding of design tools and civil engineering practices. Fundamental design of projects for sites. Learning how to positively impact financial metrics of projects. Interacting with the client to understand the goals of the client and relaying those back to the design team. Develop, mentor, train, evaluate, coach/discipline, acknowledge, and thank assigned staff. Guiding assigned team to ensure client goals at being met on time, on budget, and accurately. Business Development Tasks Project/Client Opportunities Responsible for price proposals (SOW's), proposals, requests for quotes (RFQs), statement of qualifications (SOQs). Assist in the successful client kickoff meetings. Client Nurturing Responsible for touch base activities with previous/current clients. Networking Participate in appropriate meetings, association memberships, and events to establish and build networking contacts. Qualifications, Education, & Experience Civil Engineering Degree (or related) Preferred minimum 5 consecutive years of Civil Engineering experience Public speaking ability Assign Co-Ops, Graduate Civil Engineers, and Associate Civil Engineers projects/pieces of projects aligned with their abilities. Review project for compliance with regulatory requirements based on knowledge of state and local regulations Required Skills/Abilities Basic understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools. Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software. Basic understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of site and transportation infrastructure improvements. Ability to identify and solve complex problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be both creative and analytical. Extremely detail-oriented and accurate. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to travel to various project sites. Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas. Kleingers Core Values: Honor Our Commitments Listen To Our Clients Deliver An Exceptional Client Experience Build Lasting Relationships Do The Right Thing Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) plus matching up to 50% Employee Assistance Program Experience-based PTO, Paid Volunteer Hours Wellness Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees Kleingers Academy and Development Training Why Kleingers is YOUR Destination Employer: People-First Culture - our employees are our best asset. We walk the talk. Kleingers believes in their employees and sets them up for success. Community-Based Projects - make a difference by working on meaningful projects with lasting, positive impacts upon the communities where you live and work. Career Growth - career paths and plenty of opportunities for advancement. Personal Development - we offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the year. Whether it is training, development, or coaching we are committed to your growth. Be You! - We value equity, inclusion, and belonging. Kleingers welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives and insights. The Kleingers Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Created: 2024-11-10