Huitt-Zollars, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Civil Engineering/Project Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHuitt-Zollars, Inc. is a leading Architectural and Engineering firm based in the U.S., seeking an experienced Civil Engineering/Project Manager to lead complex institutional and transportation facility projects in their Philadelphia office. The role involves technical leadership, client engagement, and ensuring compliance with project delivery standards while supporting business development efforts.
ConsultingReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Translate owner assignments to deliver high-level expert advice and provide oversight for several facility projects in planning, design and construction including providing feedback and direction to other project managers as an independent entity on behalf of the owner(s)
Lead and facilitate protocols and guidance memorandums for After Action reporting, bid evaluations, cost estimating, constructability and value engineering, front end specifications, change orders, scheduling, and risk management
Complete executive briefs, decision making summaries/options, progress reports, risk analyses, cost estimate assessments
Review proposals for transit CM/CI teams and negotiate on behalf of owner
Serve as the lead for risk minimization strategy and resolution of issues on behalf of the owner, the Transit Agency and the CM/CI firm
Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with contract requirements, design intent, applicable codes, and regulatory standards
Maintain dashboards on program metrics for costs and schedule. Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting cost, quality, or timeline
Manage other program management activities such as historical costs database, preventative maintenance manuals and monitoring, best practices research and recommendations, facility condition assessments, project status tracking, and state of good repair project evaluations and delivery
Facilitate project meetings, prepare progress reports, and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Adhere to HZI Corporate quality management policy
Support business development activities, including teaming relationships, participation in client meetings, proposal development, interviews, and project pursuits
Contribute technical expertise and construction-phase insight to proposals and marketing materials
Assist in identifying new opportunities with existing and prospective clients, particularly within institutional and transportation markets
Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and long-term growth
Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies for expanding construction management services
Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of technical staff
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level personnel
Engage in professional development and career progression
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on quality, accountability, and client service including building relationships across corporate offices with discipline experts and support teams
Assist in developing and standardizing construction management tools, procedures, and best practices
Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy
Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market
Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations
Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects
Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team
Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm
Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects
Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
Minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities design and construction
Project Management experience including contracting with owners, as a subconsultant with and subconsultants
Demonstrated experience delivering institutional facilities (e.g., government, education, healthcare) projects as a Construction Manager
Extensive hands-on experience with bid phase and construction phase services, particularly for public-sector projects
Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement methods, and industry-standard contract documents
Proficient in plans and specification reading, Blue Beam, CAD, Revit a plus
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
This position requires in office work and collaboration with the Philadelphia team, project site visits, virtual meetings and in-person client meetings
Benefits
Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
MDLive Telehealth
Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
8 Paid Holidays
Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
Term Life / AD&D insurance
Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
Company
Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
About Us: Welcome to Huitt-Zollars, a 100% employee-owned professional services firm dedicated to transforming the built environment.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Twomey
Chief Operating Officer
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