Project Manager (PE) - Civil Engineering

Project Manager (PE) - Civil Engineering

Talbert & Bright, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced, self-motivated Project Manager capable of leading a design team, with marketing/management capabilities. This position is located in Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach, NC. Location provides outstanding quality of life, to work, live and play. Adjacent to local beaches and vibrant downtown on the Cape Fear River. The region provides excellent schools, temperate climate, and year-round outdoor lifestyle. Community also provides a wide range of cultural events and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee civil engineering design and construction phases of Airport projects funded by both FAA, state, and airport funds
• Assign, coordinate, and review the work of engineers, consultants, contractors, and technical support staff
• Oversee preparation of designs and review plans for constructability, adherence to FAA standards, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare/review specifications, bid documents, contracts, and permit applications
• Prepare preliminary cost opinions for construction projects, engineer's reports, grant/project budget estimates, FAA/state grant applications and justifications for projects and review reports, plans and specifications prepared by subconsultants
• Make/review complex engineering calculations
• Review qualifications and experience of subconsultants and make recommendations; write requests for proposals for subconsultant services and review for completeness and adequacy
• Lead pre-bid, pre-construction, and progress meetings
• Perform site visits and attend and make presentations at Authority and Commission meetings
• Resolve construction issues
• Document construction progress and track budgets
• Review contractors pay requests
• Coordinate QA testing and review results
• Prepare/review change orders and review pricing
• Prepare/review final report for grant closeout
• Prepare annual CIPs and budget-level cost estimates for wide range of GA and Air Carrier Airport projects

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed professional engineer in the state of North Carolina/South Carolina, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 3 months.
• Minimum of 10 year's engineering experience in the design or construction phases of civil engineering projects, preferably airport projects.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of contract administration and compliance as applied to the construction phase of public works projects, especially airports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, subconsultants, utilities, governmental agencies, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to mentor staff engineers.
• General working knowledge of AutoCAD, storm drainage design software, FAA pavement design software; proficient at Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

We Offer

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

About Talbert, Bright & Ellington

Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE), established in 1994, is a specialty engineering firm that is exclusive to aviation. Our firm has extensive experience in full-service planning, design, and construction administration at aviation facilities throughout the Southeastern United States from our offices located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina. We are committed to providing cost-effective airport and aviation facility developments, civil and municipal engineering, and land development services to assist airports and their clients. To better assist our Charlotte location, TBE opened a Columbia, SC office in 2004. Our Columbia location provides master planning and environmental compliance, engineering design, project inspection, and construction administration services.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Initial Screening

Stage 3: 1st Interview

Stage 4: Offer

Stage 5: Hired

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