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Organization Overview: Our client is an award winning, employee-owned civil engineering firm delivering creative, practical and successful designs for clientele.Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.Position Overview:Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager eager to learn, motivated to do more and able to work well independently or on a team.Office Location: Los Angeles, CACompensation: $120-145KPosition Type: Full TimeReports To and Collaborates With: Senior Project Manager/PrincipalStart Date: TBDBenefits:Dental, Vision, ChiropracticInsurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Colonial LifeSpending Account, Health Savings Accountcompany matchStock Ownership ProgramLeaveLeaveResponsibilities:Identify design criteria plus plan and execute effective designs focused on exceeding client expectations.Provide direct client interface and spearhead plan processing at public agencies.Marketing, business development, lead finding and pursuit of new work.Admin and finance tasks such as invoicing, budget monitoring, proposals, change orders, timecard approvals for team and attendance at required meetings.Develop schedules and supervise coordination of workflow of the design team with Sr. Project Manager.Supervise plan preparation, technical reports, cost estimates, and other client deliverables.Assure work/design is of high quality, cost effective, incorporates Full Circle Thinking, and meets the agency and client standards.Supervise or provide direct contact with agencies, supervise plan processing for approval, work with agencies to resolve design problems and determine compliance with agency requirements.Oversee coordination with all outside consultants (geotechnical, landscape, plumbing, architect, etc.) and internal departments (survey, mapping, water quality, etc.).Initiate "kick-off" meetings, as appropriate, for various project phases.Conduct site investigations and other research for proposals, designs and marketing materials.Oversee or make visits to site during construction to check for plan conformity, resolve construction discrepancies and respond to RFI's.Provide workload forecast to ensure team is properly utilized.Communicate need for additional resources with Sr. Project Manager.Conduct staff reviews and provide coaching/training.Responsible for seeing that time is properly charged to project and employee timecards are submitted in a timely manner.Track project budgets, provide billing instructions, and change order requests when required.Initiate, implement and promote new ideas and procedures incorporating Full Circle Thinking.Represent FEI in meetings with clients and agencies.Attend seminars and classes and submit written evaluations of seminars and classes with one or two key changes you're going to use.Other duties may be assigned.Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferredSupervisory Responsibilities: 1-5 employees within the Engineering Team.out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Qualifications:3 years of experience as the central design figure for a team as well as experience mentoring and overseeing workflow of projects is required.candidates will have well-developed problem solving, decision-making, communication and team building skills and the ability to manage projects from start to finish.combination of a bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline from a four-year college or university and civil engineering design experience totaling ten years; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical DemandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.License/Certification:EIT CertificationPE License or ability to obtain within two years of hire/promotionOur client is dedicated to equal employment opportunities in every term, condition, and privilege of employment. Our client prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by state and/or local law.