The Planet Group · 2 weeks ago
Senior Civil Engineer (PE license preferred)
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $80/hr
6+ years expThe Planet Group is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design projects from conceptual phase to completion. The role involves preparing specifications, reviewing vendor drawings, managing project schedules, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
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Hiring Manager
Sunpreet Singh
Responsibilities
Lead civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
Prepare civil equipment: packaged equipment and construction specifications and data sheets, Request's for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations
Review civil vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers
Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders
Applies expert knowledge of commonly used civil concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the civil engineering services industry
Compiles studies and reports
Writes specifications
Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions
Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability
Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials
Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients
Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits
Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance
Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates
Report project performance
Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the civil engineering practice
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years civil engineering experience
Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years civil engineering experience
Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years civil engineering experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Preferred
EPC project experience
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
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