Civil Engineering Project Manager

Job Description: The State of Utah is seeking a highly skilled Field Engineer to join our team. As a key member of the Region Four Price Construction Crew, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of construction projects.

About the Role:

• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing personnel, work schedules, project budgets, reporting, risk, and crew assets.
• Provide engineering field support and problem-solving capabilities throughout construction.
• Design and develop engineering projects, preparing engineering and design documents, including CADD drawings and written specifications.
• Track and review product submittals for technical compliance.
• Develop complex estimates, write or draft technical reports and analysis, and conduct research as part of the process of formally altering the legal contract (change orders).
• Assist in training field personnel to adequately inspect and enforce contract requirements, including review of field documentation and calculations for correctness and completeness.
• Assist in material testing, interpretation and analysis of test results, and calculating incentives or penalties based on results.
• Work directly with stakeholders, cities, utility owners, and the public in general who may be impacted by the projects.
• Independently manage small projects.
• Monitor construction contracts.
• Work with a team to meet quality, scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements on assigned projects.
• Develop the knowledge and skills to be promoted to other positions within the Department.

Requirements:

• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 58-22.
• Prior experience in administering heavy civil construction projects and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability.
• Proficiency with CADD software (Microstation) and 3-D modeling.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• An understanding of contract law.
• Experience working with the public and contractors.
• Excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and have a proven ability to develop good relations with others.
• Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems.
• Self-motivation and an eagerness to learn.
• The ability to mentor, train, and lead others.
• Organizational skills.

Salary: $42.57 - $69.53 per hour.

Benefits:

• A positive work-life balance.
• Great health and retirement benefits.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference doing meaningful work.