Civil Engineering/Project Manager

Civil Engineering/Project Manager

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc, is seeking an experienced Project Manager in the Philadelphia office to lead the delivery of complex institutional and transportation facilities projects. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise of all phases with emphasis on bid and construction phase services. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability to support business development efforts and build high-performing construction management teams. This role requires technical leadership, client engagement, and a thorough understanding of public-sector project delivery.

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology (required)

Registration(s): Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification (required)

Duties:

Project Management

• 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.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• 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.

Staff Leadership & Development

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Role Competencies:

• Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude
• Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes
• Organizes Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success
• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to-date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders
• Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
• Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities design and construction (required).
• Project Management experience including contracting with owners, as a subconsultant with and subconsultants.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification (required).
• 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.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.