Senior Project Manager / Department Head - Civil Engineering

JETT CIVIL ENGINEERING is a small yet impactful Civil Engineering Firm specializing in Commercial Site Design. Founded in June 2022 by Leslie Kland, Casey Haderly, and Jason Reynolds, our company distinguishes itself by prioritizing quality over quantity. We bring over 60 years of combined experience in commercial site engineering to the forefront and are the exclusive engineering partner for Greenlight Communities.

At JETT CIVIL ENGINEERING, we are committed to turning our clients' visions into reality. We understand the complexity of navigating various jurisdictions in the Valley and place a strong emphasis on communication and attention to project details. With Principal involvement from the concept phase through final construction, our team ensures a hands-on approach to project management and engineering, focusing on experience, dedication, and service to achieve successful outcomes for every project. Join us in shaping the future of commercial site design through a company dedicated to quality and client success.

The Senior Project Manger / Department Head coordinates and actively engages in complex engineering projects for multi-family developments, conducting case reviews for new potential projects to ensure feasibility and affordability. They oversee the work of professional and technical staff, administer contracts, and review invoicing, ensuring compliance with regulations. Additionally, the role involves communication with various stakeholders, resolving construction field problems, and reviewing and approving plans for compliance with city requirements.

Requirements

• Must have Arizona P.E. license.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in commercial site development.
• Position includes taking over the leadership of the company.
• Work philosophy is quality design over quantity.

Benefits

• 12 holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• 401K plan with matching up to 6%
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance offered
• 100% coverage options for employee medical 50% coverage for dependents

Job Duties

• Coordinate and participate in complex engineering projects, including research and review for multi-family developments
• Perform case reviews for potential new developments to ensure constructability and to assist in evaluating affordability.
• Coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; coordinates and administers contracts for professional services; review and evaluate invoicing and account receivables; and performs related work as assigned
• Performs, prepares, or reviews drafting, design calculations, technical reports, customer contacts, and fieldwork requests
• Prepares or reviews engineering plans and reports and discusses technical issues by reading plans and reports, researching similar documentation, writing summary reports with recommendations, interpreting technical information, and responding to inquiries
• Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, federal, state, and city regulations
• Coordinates projects with staff and developers by attending meetings, explaining City's position to developers, and evaluating other party's needs
• Prepares or reviews, letters, memos, specifications, and reports with clearly organized thoughts to communicate technical and controversial issues
• Communicates with the public; other city, state, and federal employees; vendors; management; consultants; and contractors; regarding different programs such as the Engineering Department design and plan approval process and capital improvement projects
• Determines or reviews upon receipt of a project, the approach to be taken for completion, including elements assigned to subordinate personnel
• Coordinates related workflow both within the city and with outside agencies
• Leads and mentors others by assigning work; selecting work methods; answering questions; and reviewing and approving engineering plans, related documents, and other work performed by professionals and paraprofessionals
• Reviews master plans and construction plans for grading, sewer, water, storm drains, dry utilities, retention basins, drainage structures, and street improvements for compliance with City requirements.
• Resolves construction field problems by visiting site or review of field reports to understand scope of problem, interpreting construction drawings or specifications, analyzing issues and implications of resolution, and conveying solutions to personnel
• Review and approve as built plans to assure quick turnover of project for occupancy