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Location: Project Location and Home Office (Rapid City, South Dakota) Remote assignment may be consideredSalary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annuallyJob Type: Full-timeJoin a team of ever‑growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.Position/Project OverviewProject Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Professional Civil Engineer to provide project management to a variety of civil construction projects with a primary focus on the Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) of the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple diverse skill‑set teams. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to other impactful projects, including assisting with other federal agencies such as the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture.Responsibilities and DutiesServe as the Government's primary point of contact for Task Order managementOversee contract and scope, schedule, budget, invoice, and quality assurance/quality controlServe as the Government's primary point of contact for work performed by subconsultantsEnsure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and each Task OrderAppoint and assemble on‑site project team(s)Perform project setup at project site, periodic project site visits, and long‑term coverage when availableSupervise and assign tasks to project inspectors and/or office support personnelReview resumes of potential candidates, recommend, and submit candidates for approval to governmentInteract and communicate with partner agencies, the public, landowners, construction contractors, and other stakeholdersCreate and adapt project work plans to align with changing priorities and requirementsAdministration of a construction contractor's work and assignment of inspectors to ensure adequate oversight of the contractor's operationsDevelop and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying milestones and tracking progressAnalysis of a Construction Contractor critical path method and bar chart schedulesPrepare and contribute to technical engineering reports, specifications, and project documentationMeasurement/documentation of work completed daily and maintaining accurate and complete project records within prescribed guidelinesCoordinate and participate in program/project meetings and reviewsPrepare or direct the preparation/modification of reports, construction schedules, and design plansAssist in preparing accurate cost estimates and quotations to ensure project profitabilityMonitor and manage project hours against budgeted hours to maintain profitabilityTrack and analyze project performance, ensuring timely and successful achievement of short‑ and long‑term goalsEducationLicensed Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering; or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school; or Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from an ABET accredited school.ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of on‑site project administration in a project lead position such as a project engineer or project manager ORTen (10) years of progressively responsible experience in highway/bridge construction projects. Lesser qualifications will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.Experience interacting and communicating with partner agencies, the public, landowners, construction contractors, and other stakeholders.Experience supervising and assigning tasks to project inspectors and/or office support personnel.Skills & CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem‑solving capabilitiesProficient in interpreting technical drawings, plans, and schematicsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEffective interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across teams and disciplinesSelf‑motivated, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionHigh attention to detail; committed to accuracy and compliance with proceduresPossess effective time management skills.Highway construction practices, methods, techniques, costs, materials, and equipment.Preparing contract modifications, independent estimates, negotiation authority memorandums, and negotiation of modifications with the contractor.Sampling and testing procedures and methods of acceptance, including statistical analysis, of highway/bridge construction soils, materials, and products.Administration of a construction contractor's work and assignment of inspectors to ensure adequate oversight of the contractor's operations.Measurement/documentation of work completed daily and maintaining accurate and complete project records within prescribed guidelines.Analysis of a Construction Contractor critical path method and bar chart schedules.Construction oversight of environmental mitigation for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, sensitive species; cultural and historical resources; hazardous materials, wild and scenic rivers wildlife and fisheries; noise; visual, water, and air quality; and interagency coordination of environmental concerns.Context‑sensitive design principles; safety and labor laws and requirements; value‑engineering proposals; quality control/quality assurance principles; traffic control; materials and construction methods.Standard computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, database input, electronic and internet‑based file management software.Applying specifications for construction of roads and bridges.Direct knowledge and basic understanding of the (MUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, ADA Standards for Accessible Design and AASHTO Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing.What Does PSI Offer You?Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenienceHSACompanylife insurance options for you and your familyShort‑term and long‑term disability offeringsPLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs401(k) with a 4% employer matchGenerous PTO, paid‑federal holidays, and sick leaveAlways the opportunity for professional developmentThe information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/M/F/Vets#J-18808-Ljbffr