Project Manager

The RK&K Utilities Group is in search of a dynamic, self-motivated Project Manager that is interested in joining a strong team of designers and engineers working on a diverse range of utility related projects including an exciting variety of small, medium, large and mega projects throughout the North Carolina area.

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Utilities to lead utility design and utility coordination efforts required to support various transportation and infrastructure projects. furthermore, oversee subordinate utility team members to execute work involving utility engineering principals and other related activities. You will assist with planning, design and construction efforts on a variety of engineering projects with a focus on utility improvement, relocation, and coordination.

Candidates will be expected to lead the effort required to develop the design and participate with other utility aspects required to facilitate transportation improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and site/civil elements for building development. Specific roles will involve relocation design, coordination with stakeholders, or the subsurface utility engineering evaluation. Task may also involve electric and telecommunication coordination with overhead and underground utility owners and design applications for utility elements involving municipalities and departments of public works. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with the utility services that include water, sewer, telecommunication, cable TV, fiber optics, natural gas, steam, chilled water and electric power feeders. A knowledge of septic and water well system design practices are a plus but not required.

Essential Function

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for utility design improvement and relocation projects
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to infrastructure systems
• Preparation and review of technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Participation with business development and presentations
• Direct and assist with the development of project staff and subconsultants
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
• Participate in community project outreach with a focus on utilities
• Perform utility record document research and utility field investigations when required
• Prepare detailed utility engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Review private utility owner policies and procedures
• Construction administration and engineering services (submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, and change orders) when required
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients, utility owners, project teams including other disciplines, such as architects, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical designers, cost estimators, GIS technicians, other utility design professional
• Organize and coordinate a subsurface utility engineering task with subcontractors to obtain record utility documents, review utility designation results and evaluate test pit/test hole reports

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is preferred but not required
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive project experience in the study, design, and construction administration of utility improvements, relocation and coordination
• A self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Utility Design Group
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills required
• Demonstrated proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for initiating plan reviews, QA/QC processes, and project team collaborations
• Proficiency with Cadd platforms that include Micro Station/ Inroad and Autocad/Civil 3D. Knowledge of OpenRoads Designer or Revit applications is a plus but not required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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