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SMEUSA · 2 weeks ago

Senior Pavement Engineer

Plymouth, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

SMEUSA is a company that focuses on providing pavement services, and they are seeking a Senior Pavement Engineer to assist clients in executing their projects successfully. The role involves project design, field reviews, preparing permit applications, and effective communication with clients and project teams.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assisting the SME Project Manager in internal and external project meetings, project design work for site civil and related projects, interfacing with existing and prospective clients, and provide assistance and oversight during construction

Field reviews of existing site conditions, assisting the survey crew with data collection, performing site layout and site grading using AutoCAD Civil 3D, developing plans and specifications

Preparing and submitting various permit applications related to site development for approval by state and local government agencies, performing quantity take-offs and preparing construction cost estimates, preparing contract documents, assisting new work proposals and close coordination with our project management and field engineering services teams

Going to various project sites when needed

Recognizing and effectively communicating test results to contractors, clients, and other project team members. Recognizing and effectively communicating problems to the proper party in a timely manner

Use your problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex construction challenges

Qualification

AutoCAD Civil 3DConstruction cost estimatesMS Office SuiteField observationsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly

Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage workloads, maintain accurate and detailed record-keeping skills, documenting field observations, safety concerns, and problem resolutions

Effective interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and team members, fostering positive working relationships, customer-centric approach to provide excellent service to clients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally

Must be able to understand and adapt to change and react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions

Basic construction competencies including ability to determine location from surface features and landmarks by interpretation from surveys, road maps, aerial photos, topographic maps, and geologic maps; understanding construction stakes set by others, and color markings of utility companies

Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning

Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others