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Assistant Civil Engineering ManagerGAI Consultants Inc. • Houston, TX, United States
Assistant Civil Engineering Manager

Assistant Civil Engineering Manager

GAI Consultants Inc. • Houston, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for an Assistant Engineering Manager within our Power Business Unit's Civil and Environmental Engineering Business Sector. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. This position is eligible for GAI's flexible Hybrid workplace place / Telework Policy. GAI's Power Business Unit focuses on developing and supporting Energy, Institutional, Industrial, and Manufacturing clients.

As an Assistant Engineering Manager at GAI, you will have the opportunity to manage civil engineering and permitting tasks, delegate and provide direction to engineering / drafting staff, and lead and review the development of calculations, drawings, and associated project deliverables. You also will develop proposals and monitor budgets. Communication skills are essential to this position, as an Assistant Engineering Manager will need to effectively coordinate with internal and external clients as well as their Engineering Division Manager, Business Sector Leader, and other engineering discipline leads (such as mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and geotechnical engineering).

Job Duties :

  • Plans, designs, and facilitates civil engineering project design tasks such as site grading and drainage design; access road design; erosion and sediment pollution control design; stormwater management design; report preparation; and permitting.
  • Task management duties include being in responsible charge of technical work, staff planning, budget / schedule management, scope change management, quality assurance / peer reviews, report writing, staff mentorship, and client coordination.
  • Proposal preparation including the scope and budget development and interdisciplinary coordination.
  • In addition to proposal preparation, written communication may include the preparation of site reports, narratives, meeting minutes, and project memorandums.
  • Collaborate with other engineering leads to schedule resource and QA / QC peer reviews.
  • Independently conduct field condition assessments.
  • Performance of bid and construction phase services including responding to bidder questions, responding to contractor requests for information, and submittal reviews, site visits, and verifying change order documentation.

A current, valid driver's license is required.

Ohio Professional Engineering License required. P.E. license in other states is a plus.

Travel to other offices / meet with clients / attend project-specific meetings.

Staff Management Duties :

  • Planning, mentoring, and coaching junior-level engineering, drafting, and field staff, as well as hiring and recruiting.
  • Leading, and training staff to perform field visits to client sites to obtain photos, and physical measurements, view site conditions, inspect E&S and Stormwater Management BMPs, and perform infiltration testing.
  • Physical Requirements :

    Physical requirements of this position include hiking moderate distances through unimproved terrain, utility rights-of-way, in remote areas, etc. in various temperatures and weather conditions. There is a potential for hazardous conditions during fieldwork or site visit situations.

  • This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and working at heights over 25 ft.
  • Personal Protection Equipment is required during hazardous conditions.
  • General Characteristics

  • Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their practice.
  • Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and / or unique conditions.
  • Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
  • Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
  • Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.
  • Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.
  • Minimum Years of Experience

  • 10+
  • Education

  • S. or M.S. Engineering
  • Certification / Licensure

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
  • Technical Responsibilities

  • Occasionally serves as the technical advisor for the practice in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
  • Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the practice for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications.
  • Occasionally develops new techniques and / or improved processes, materials, or products.
  • Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.
  • Project and Task Management

  • Occasionally plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire project of a practice.
  • Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.
  • Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.
  • Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
  • Management Responsibility

  • Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians.
  • Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
  • Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
  • Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.
  • Communication Skills

  • Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
  • Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
  • Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
  • Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership.
  • Why GAI :

    At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

    Benefits of working at GAI include :

  • Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
  • New paid Maternity / Paternity / Adoption program
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
  • 401k company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Safety :

    Safety is the foundation of our success and a core corporate value at GAI Consultants, Inc. (GAI). Our policy is to comply with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations, client requirements, and corporate policies and procedures. We make every effort to provide and maintain the safest possible working conditions for all employees by identifying, assessing, and reducing the risk of our work tasks to the lowest possible level.

    Qualifications

    Education

    Bachelors of Civil Engineering (required)

    Experience

    10 years : Experience with GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, HY-8, Pondpack, Hydraflow, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other related engineering software. (required)

    10 years : Proficiency in Civil Site Design, NPDES Permitting requirements, and construction practices. (required)

    10 years : Relevant experience. (required)

    Licenses & Certifications

    Professional Engineer (required)

    Driver's License (required)

    Skills

  • Teamwork (required)
  • Project Management (required)
  • Problem Solving (required)
  • Leadership (required)
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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