Public Works Project Manager
AKS Engineering & Forestry
- Keizer, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with company principals and multi-disciplinary teams to initiate, plan, execute, and monitor the organization’s public services projects.
- Establish professional relationships and be involved in all phases with marketing, planning, design, production meetings, and construction of capital projects.
- Perform review of engineering plans and project submittals.
- Quality assurance reviews for adherence to development codes, engineering standards, value engineering opportunities, and other regulations and requirements.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in public service project delivery.
- Provide information to contractors, engineers, developers, and public as needed.
- Work with company principals and multi-disciplinary teams to determine talent strategy as it relates to talent needs for future and current projects.
- Perform other duties as opportunities and needs arise.
- Oversee the daily workflow of the department and coordinate work for team from conception to completion of construction.
- Manage and lead staff to direct resources effectively and in a positive manner.
- Write employee performance appraisals and conduct meetings with employees to discuss content, goals, and training.
- Keep informed of production challenges, programs, and resources and work to resolve issues of conflicting personalities, deadlines, and project needs.
- Work with company principals and participate in interviews for new employees, recommend employee selection, and direct training for new staff in the department.
- A solid understanding of public work projects, policies, procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of local and state regulations and codes.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated hands-on knowledge and experience of design principals with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil preferred) from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Civil Engineer, with an emphasis on transportation, public infrastructure, drainage, utilities, and/or civic projects for municipal and private clients.
- Professional Engineers license with ability to acquire reciprocity in Oregon quickly.
- Proven portfolio of built projects that demonstrate successful project management, potential for long-term business relationship, implementation, and delivery.
- Civil Engineering- Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning- Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering- Arboriculture
- Natural Resources- Water Resources
- Construction Support Services- GISCulture:AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.Benefits:AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401k matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:
Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training.
- Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events.
- Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.
- Regular lunches and staff events to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together.
- Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off.