This well-established construction and engineering firm is conducting a selective search for a Director of Civil Engineering, besides a solid competitive benefits package and base salary. You will receive a 1/4ly Bonus based on the company and your performance.

Immediate opening for a Director of Civil Engineering . North East New Jersey location, The Director will work closely with the Executive Vice President on the department's operations. Ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget, the final work product conforms to contract and project requirements and meets the work product standards set within the company. The Director must be able to be proactive and work with and direct staff within the department.

Functions

• Assist the Executive Vice President with communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the organization’s success by welcoming related, different, and new requests.
• Provide a final review of reports, letters, bids, specifications, construction drawings, exhibits, etc., written/prepared by staff.
• Assist the Executive Vice President with monthly invoicing.
• Delegate project work to Engineers, Project Managers, & Project Associates.
• Provide leadership direction through the sharing of techniques and problem-solving approaches.
• Coordinate and manage internal kick-off, milestone, and closeout meetings for projects.
• Continuously review the work of the department.
• Verify schedules and ensure adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
• Collect post-project feedback to look for issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Proactively monitor success measures, work completion, schedule completion, and budget completion.
• Measure and monitor project performance.
• Create and review project status reports.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff.
• Communicate status and issues; resolve discrepancies and problems.
• Conduct on-site inspections to document existing conditions and evaluate and analyze civil/site work-related projects.
• Record field measurements and perform calculations related to the design of civil/site-related projects.
• Organize field data to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
• Maintain organized records, files, drawings, or other data essential to the project and ensure they are complete and stored appropriately.
• Review and understand construction plans and details.
• Preparation of written correspondence with clients, attorneys, contractors, etc.
• Attending on-site and virtual meetings with clients, owners, contractors, and peers.
• Prepare investigation reports, letters, etc., and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Preparation of Construction Cost Estimates.
• Knowledge of local and state building codes, regulations, and standards and ability to apply to work.
• Improve job knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing a professional network, and participating in professional societies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees designated staff within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering.

Work Experience

• Seven years of experience is required in the civil or site work-related engineering field.

Licenses & Certifications

• OSHA-10 Certification preferred, otherwise must complete within three months from date of hire.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• A valid United States Driver’s License is required, as this position requires travel to and from client sites.

Skills

• Excellent management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to attend client meetings and events as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to work individually or with team members and with other disciplines.
• Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local areas as workload and projects required.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to manage time and within project budgets.