Drainage Project Manager - PE

Department: Transportation

Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

If you're an engineer that recognizes that the ultimate objective is to protect water quality, the environment, and the communities we live in, then your goals align with ours, and we would love to speak with you. Our office is looking for an experienced Drainage Project Manager. If you have at least five (5) years of Drainage experience and possess, or have the potential to obtain, your North Carolina PE License, this could be your opportunity.

The Drainage Project Manager independently applies, plans, designs, directs, organizes, executes, and recommends improvements for NCDOT and municipal roadway improvement projects. Assignments may include a diverse variety of drainage-related tasks such as stormwater management, roadway pipe drainage systems, roadway ditch drainage systems, water quality BMPs, streams, bridge hydraulics, culvert hydraulics, watersheds, and erosion and sediment control.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Analyzing reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects.
• Conceiving plans and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity.
• Calculating cost and determining the feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Preparing or directing preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects.
• Inspecting construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Directing construction and maintenance activities at the project site.
• Using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Project management assistance on existing projects and business development.
• Proving hydrologic and hydraulics analyses and design for transportation improvements projects in North Carolina.
• Preparing construction details, plans, specifications, and estimates including detailed engineering calculations for roadway drainage systems.
• Collaborating with clients, sub-consultant partners, technical staff, and managers across multiple disciplines to develop quality deliverables within schedule and budgetary requirements.
• Directing and mentoring lower-level support staff.
• Conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks including collection and analysis of data.
• Performing routine calculations and participating in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
  
  

What you'll need

• Bachelor of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil Engineering.
• North Carolina professional registration (PE) or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10 years of relevant and progressive drainage design experience.
• NCDOT hydraulic design experience (preferred).
• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control design experience.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, Open Roads Designer (ORD), HEC-RAS, HY-8 and GIS (preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of applicable NCDOT hydraulic design standards and FEMA requirements.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Management duties include budgeting, scheduling, job tracking, client interaction, and staff management.
  
  

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.