Project Engineer/ Project Manager

Job Description

Forte and Tablada has an open position for a Project Engineer / Project Manager with 5 - 15 years of experience. The employee in this position will primarily work with other Professional Engineers and Engineer Interns in the Transportation – Roadway & Bridge Groups. The candidate must have a background in roadway and bridge engineering with experience applying LADOTD and AASHTO design criteria for the replacement of deficient bridges. The ability to work on several projects with multiple team members is a must.

Roles & Responsibilities

Daily duties will vary greatly based on experience and from project to project. The following types of projects and associated tasks can be anticipated:

· Project scoping and preparation of project proposals and contracts

· Coordination with subconsultants for the topographic survey, geotechnical, environmental, and traffic related services for design and construction of roadway and bridge projects

· Performing hydraulic and geometric analysis for the design & construction of roadway and bridge projects

· Coordination with project team (engineers, designers, CADD technicians, and administrative staff) to develop plans, specifications, design & construction cost estimates, permit applications, and bid/contract documents for roadway and bridge replacement projects

· Performing quality control review of plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway and bridge replacement projects

· Coordinating for the advertisement of projects for bidding and contract award

· Coordinating with contractors for construction of projects and performing construction observation as needed

· Manage scope, schedule, budget, and team performance for roadway and bridge projects

· Communication with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and the general public for the design and construction of public projects

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements To be considered, candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

· Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program;

· Professional Engineer registration with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS);

· Experience with road and bridge design;

· A positive attitude and an ability to work well on diverse teams, with all levels of internal management, and clients;

· Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills;

· Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word;

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings and documents;

· Valid driver’s license; job will require travel to off-site locations intermittently.

Valued Experience

Candidates that exhibit the following skills are preferred:

· Past LADOTD roadway and bridge design experience

· Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads or OpenRoads, HEC RAS/HEC HMS, Global Mapper, and Mathcad.

Starting Pay

Starting pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

Hours

Typical working hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm and Friday 7:30am to 11:30am. Additional hours may be required based on project needs.