Project Engineer Project Manager Jobs in Ladson, SC

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Responsible for leading the engineering design for tasks or sub-tasks in a specialized discipline by using basic project management and advanced knowledge of general engineering principles.  Coordinates with design and other project engineers to efficiently complete project goals delivered on schedule, budget, and of quality.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supporting overall Project Manager by executing project management responsibilities for respective discipline, including, developing hours estimates, scope, etc.
• Provide design status updates to the Project Manager.
• Track the budgets of discipline task(s).
• Oversee sub-tasks within their respective discipline for a project.
• Executing quality control and quality assurance plans as provided by the PMP for project.
• Delegate project tasks to project team members.
• Coaching/mentoring design staff through the design process.
• Provide consultative services to the client(s), including attending client meetings, providing timely updates, and appropriate solutions to meet their expectations.
• Collaborate and manage project sub-consultants and other internal disciplines
• Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Design projects using advanced discipline knowledge, client specifications and guidelines using design software and drawing tools.
• Perform or check design computations
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure alignment and project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 8 or 10+ years’ experience of Bridge, Culvert, and Retaining Wall Design Experience
• Proficient in MicroStation, Bentley Software (OBD, RCPIER and Conpsan), ETCulvert and other structural analysis software packages
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills
• Engineer-in-training certification

Preferred Experience

• South Carolina Professional Engineer License
• NBIS-compliant Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• 3+ years of bridge inspection experience
• Familiarity with SCDOT bridge inspection procedures and reporting requirements
• Understanding of SCDOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. 

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits 

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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