
Civil Engineering Project Manager
Job title: Civil Engineering Project Manager
Company: AKS Engineering & Forestry
Job description: Job Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) is seeking a professional civil engineer as a full‐time Project Manager for our Keizer, Oregon office. The focus of this position is to lead the development of the company’s civil engineering design services on a mix of projects throughout the region while working closely with our principals and multidisciplinary task leads. This opening is ideal for a registered professional who can take the lead on design of projects and can independently manage projects. AKS offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in civil engineering design
- Oregon or Washington Civil Engineer’s License or ability to obtain reciprocity
- Proven ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities in Oregon
- Basic understanding of financial reports, solid time management, and follow‐through skills, and the proven ability to manage a multi‐disciplinary team with a positive, flexible approach
- Knowledge and familiarity with how to implement local codes and agency standards
- Strong written and oral communication skills including proposal and report writing
- Self‐motivated, proactive, detail‐oriented, and good organizational skills
- Ability to work quickly, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Takes personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines
- Experience and or training in project management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/InRoads design experience
- Possess a valid US driver’s license
Job Functions & Responsibilities: The focus of this full-time position is to provide design engineering for a variety of residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, transportation and public works projects. Working with a Principal, the following tasks will be assigned:
- Manage and be responsible for all components of the project from proposal through construction
- Develop and manage project scope to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Design, prepare, and lead the development of preliminary and final plans and specifications
- Perform site and infrastructure design per county/city standards, maintaining good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings
- Lead and actively participate in developing proposals
- Provide QA/QC review of deliverables
- Coordinate and manage projects with principals and staff
- Provide technical leadership for project design team
- Manage and supervise engineering staff
- Identify, cultivate, and pursue new clients and business opportunities
- Do what needs to be done
Company Overview
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multi-discipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With four offices and over 26 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients providing a unique and diverse combination of services.
- Civil Engineering- Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning- Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering- Arboriculture
- Natural Resources- Water Resources
- Construction Support Services- GIS
Culture
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest 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
- Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together
- Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off
Visit our website at for more information on the work we do, and all that AKS offers.
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Location: Keizer, OR