Civil Engineering Project Manager

VIKA is a full-service Civil Engineering and Site Development consulting firm providing engineering, planning, surveys, landscape architecture, transportation, dry utility engineering, and subsurface utility engineering services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and Northern Florida. Supported by our 180+ staff members, we deliver enhanced resources and expertise to serve our clients' diverse project needs. As a fast-paced, dynamic land development firm, VIKA fosters a team-oriented environment where staff members benefit from comprehensive learning opportunities and advancement potential while being inspired to make independent decisions and excel in a respectful, highly motivating workplace.

We are seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager who is a proven leader and skilled engineer ready to take ownership of complex land development projects from start to finish. The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary project teams, drive quality and efficiency across all phases of design, and serve as a primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on both the technical and relational sides of project delivery.

This is an in-office position based at our Jacksonville, Florida office.

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following technical and practical abilities to effectively thrive in this position:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering
• Florida Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in Civil Engineering design
• Expertise with Duval County codes preferred
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
• Solid fine-grading and drainage design expertise
• Proficiency with design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Project management and supervision experience with proven decision-making and leadership abilities
• Ability to work within tight deadlines through efficient time management and organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Primary Responsibilities

This position will require carrying out the following assignments and roles within an interdisciplinary environment:

• Manage all project and administrative tasks from standard to complex design tasks through multiple phases
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the preparation of engineering documents for specific components of a project including storm water management design (ESD and structural solutions), sediment erosion control, storm drain design and computations, WSSC water and sewer design, grade establishment plans, maintenance of traffic plans, and right-of-way improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Mentor Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Senior Project Engineers
• Interact with clients to understand their requirements and represent them with agencies
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel performance) and report regularly on project status
• Create proposals, manage contracts, and draft invoices
• Work Independently on all assignments to generate expected results
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with clients, consultants, agency staff, and the VIKA team to provide guidance and technical support

Your Impact

• Project Leadership: Independently coordinate design projects with full responsibility for technical aspects, resource management, schedules, and budgets while supervising and reviewing the work of Design Engineers, Project Engineers, and Senior Project Engineers.
• Advanced Technical Mastery: Demonstrate advanced experience in all aspects of land development planning and site engineering design, applying comprehensive engineering knowledge across stormwater management, grading, drainage,     erosion control, and utility systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Lead coordination efforts with clients, regulatory agencies, internal departments, and consultants, consistently demonstrating superior communication skills and regularly attending client meetings and agency     presentations.
• Organizational Development: Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior engineering staff, maintain advanced proficiency across multiple jurisdictions, participate in industry events, and support Director-level management with strategic and business development initiatives.

Benefits
VIKA is proud to offer a broad range of benefits including:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401(k), including potential profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent & Transit)
• Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, personal leave and community service days
• Biannual Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Advancement Opportunities

Application Process: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed resume to: employment@vika.com

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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