Senior Civil Project Manager

Overview:

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 23 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.

Summary of Position:

As a Senior Civil Project Manager, supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you will be responsible for managing a variety of Civil Engineering projects from conception to completion. You will apply your experience to all aspects of the project including, but not limited to; field observation, due diligence research with authorities, site layout design, utility, and stormwater design techniques, and permitting, along with responses to inquiries during construction administration.  As part of a multi-disciplined firm, you will be coordinating with Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural Engineering departments for development of the construction documents.   Duties will also include communication with Client(s) throughout the life of the projects.  You will be responsible for assigning tasks to team members, checking task progress, and ensuring that each project is completed on time and to the highest standard. 

Who you are:

You provide leadership by inspiring and empowering teams. You are driven by innovation and creating efficiencies. You understand how to translate business strategies into actionable objectives. You know how to cultivate strong partnerships. You demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges. You align with our Core Values of: Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously, while ensuring that timelines are met and communicated.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for clients.
• Manage the financial performance for projects including profit and efficiency evaluations and managing accounts receivable.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
• Manage project plans including allocating resources, preparing and monitoring project budgets, and scheduling within project parameters.
• Identify design criteria and oversee an efficient design and plan preparation
• Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external project team. 
• Manage, develop, and mentor Project Engineers and Project Designers.
• Follow QAQC practices and procedures while continuing to look for opportunities for improvement of quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for fostering continued client relationships and looking for avenues of growth with those clients.
• Participate in new client pursuits.
• Demonstrate an understanding of constructability and complex design and identify liability issues related to design and construction.
• Able to provide risk assessment on projects, estimate potential risks along with costs and probabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• P.E. would be a plus, but not required
• 8+ years of Civil Engineering Project Management experience in site/civil production, preferably with commercial projects such as retail, hospitality, and/or fueling
• MS Office Required
• Experience with or willingness to learn Civil3D, TR-20, TR-55, HEC-1, HydroCAD, Hydraflow, HEC-RAS, and WaterCAD for site development

Team:

You will work with a team of Design Engineers, Professional Engineers and Project Managers.

Work Location:

This is a hybrid role that can sit out of one of the following offices: Philadelphia, PA; Bentonville, AR; Long Beach, CA; Ontario, CA; Roseville, CA; Naperville, IL; Farmers Branch, TX; Bellevue, WA; Chehalis, WA; Kent, WA; Puyallup, WA or Richland, WA. We are also open to remote candidates in WA.

Benefits:

• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs
• RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle. 
• VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support!  We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey.

Note: Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

This position will remain open until it is filled.