Consultant Engineering, Inc.

Consultant Engineering, Inc. (CEI) is seeking qualified candidates for an experienced Resident Engineer/Project Manager to perform construction management/contract administration on behalf of public agencies for highway construction projects statewide and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate must have State of Arizona Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering, or eligibility for reciprocity in the State of Arizona, demonstrate progressively responsible experience in supervising and managing, and possess 7 to 15 years of experience in highway construction or related civil engineering discipline. Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain business relationships with public agency clients are necessary. CEI offers a complete benefit package including medical insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and personal leave as well as a team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and excellence.

Position Description:

Under the direction of a Senior Resident Engineer/Project Manager, the successful candidate will supervise, administer, coordinate and direct the activities of multi-disciplined, cross-functional employees assigned to a task or project; compose text and assist with preparation of firm proposals for work with public agencies; present firm qualifications and/or project information to large and small groups of people; establish and maintain client relationships and seek out new clients for construction administration opportunities.

The majority of responsibility for the successful candidate is to administer construction contracts on behalf of public agencies, including assisting with contract preparation, interpretation of project specifications, reviewing and approving contractor submittals such as material shop drawings, traffic control plans, and material mix designs, review and approve material testing results, provide written and verbal direction to the agency’s contractor, maintain project files, review and sign daily diaries from project staff, provide independent cost analyses, negotiate and coordinate contract changes with agency and/or contractor, develop cost proposals for agency review and approval,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the construction of highways statewide; interpretation of agency standards, policies and procedures; and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Must have skills in managing and directing the resources of multi-disciplined teams, effective oral and written communications, analytical and interpretive tasks, negotiating, project management, conflict resolution, teamwork/team building and employee motivation. Must have ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a wide variety of agency, public, and firm representatives; represent the firm and/or the agency in a positive manner; deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy.

Ideal Candidate:

Must have State of Arizona Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or eligibility for reciprocity in the State of Arizona; Progressively responsible experience in supervising and managing. Management experience should include responsibility in such areas as budgeting, personnel, planning, and supervision of professional and technical staff; Experience in a variety of highway activities that provide a working knowledge of applicable federal regulations, applicable state laws, engineering standards and specifications.