Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
We have an opportunity for a principal civil engineer. This position offers opportunities to bring your experience in design and managing a team for the successful delivery of projects through all phases of projects (initiation, planning, design execution, progress and cost monitoring and control, and close-out). This role is ideal for a motivated, energetic team player who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. We thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams and a client-focused environment.
This role will impact and contribute to the growth of our Community Development Group in southern New Mexico through fostering and promotion of client relationships as well as providing technical guidance, funding support, team development, and business development. We have a forty year history with our local clients including design and construction oversight of roadway, water, and wastewater projects in local rural communities funded by millions of dollars of state and federal grants.
Meet with rural clients regularly to update them on project progress, understand their needs, scope future projects, and provide grant funding support related to cost-estimates and exhibits.
Manage multiple projects. Developing proposals and managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are a key role.
Lead the Design Team on civil engineering related services.
Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
Prepare project status reports on a regular basis.
Review and approval all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
Reports to Senior Principal.
Responsible for the overall project performance and implementation of our project management frameworks.
Primary point of contract and representative to internal partners and clients. Your Capabilities and Credentials
Strong understanding of civil engineering plans and specifications.
Strong understanding of local design and construction permitting / approval process and requirements.
Excellent interpersonal skills, and team oriented.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
Previous project management experience required.
Local connections and ability to find
Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.
Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Education and Experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in Civil Engineering
Degree in Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Work from home and hybrid work schedules may be accommodated.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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