Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Award Winning Global Innovative Cutting Edge Leader in Green Infrastructure

We are TERRA Engineering, Ltd.!

If you are seeking a work environment that promotes a warm collaborative culture, individualized professional development, and a plethora of opportunities to advance, then TERRA is the place for you! At TERRA, we believe in work-life HARMONY, where we are passionate about supporting our employees both professionally and personally.

You Are :

• The ideal candidate ready to manage a teams and activities on a range of projects, including complex, high-profile projects.
• Prepared to take ownership for overall client satisfaction, financial performance, and implementing Quality Control / Quality Assurance on projects.
• Responsible for marketing and business development activities and integral to the recruiting and staff development and review process.
• Comfortable with a hybrid schedule where you are encouraged to report to our Chicago office a minimum of 2-3 times a week.

You Will :

• Lead a team in proposal development and interviews for a range of project sizes and types.
• Participate in business development efforts through understanding the local client market and participating in professional organizations.
• Review and execute agreements with the assistance of Department Managers.
• Establish project team and staffing requirements consistent with contractual obligations.
• Initiate projects with the accounting department and leads kick-off meeting(s) to convey scope, tasks, and budgets to multi-disciplinary team members.
• Lead project teams of varying disciplines and sizes with a focus on client communication and satisfaction.
• Manage project communication and deliverables to ensure the highest quality of documentation and professionalism.
• Delegate and, when required, assists the team with developing design criteria, performing analyses, and preparing design documents on complicated and large-scale projects.
• Lead client and stakeholder presentations with an emphasis on client advocacy, identifying and balancing client expectations with contractual obligations, project goals, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure each project meets Quality Control / Quality Assurance requirements.
• Approve and certify deliverables as the Engineer of Record.
• Monitor project financial performance and establishes / updates project staffing requirements to meet project’s financial goals.
• Lead monthly invoicing of projects and tracking accounts’ receivables.
• Provide leadership and management necessary to strategize successful project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure the completion of close-out documentation process with contractors, clients, and agencies.
• Ensure the completion of internal close out process, including identifying lessons learned to be relayed to staff members.
• Author project descriptions and resumes to be incorporated into marketing materials.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients.
• Mentor staff and participates in performance reviews.
• Create and enforces the application of TERRA standards and guidelines.
• Lead the recruitment, interviewing, and candidate selection process.
• Provide input on the growth strategy of the department.

You Have :

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or related fields (Required)
• 7-12 years of Civil engineering and / or Site Development experience (Required)
• an Illinois Professional Engineering (PE) License (Required)
• Additional credentials preferred (i.e., CFM, CPESC, ENV SP, LEED AP, etc.)
• A membership and an active participant in local professional association events / educational sessions (Preferred)
• The ability to exercise good engineering and leadership judgment.

TERRA Provides :

Major medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account

Public transportation reimbursement for travel to and from the office

401K with Match and Profit-sharing program

Bonus program

Paid holidays and paid time off

Professional development

A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside!