Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Detroit Headquarters, working on several high-profile urban land development projects that are contributing to the revitalization of the City of Detroit.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently on various engineering projects and assist a wide variety of client types from architects, developers, property owners and real estate professionals. You will work directly with our clients, leading the team toward the successful completion of the project. You will work in a team environment, leading project engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks such as the design and preparation of project plan sets which include, but are not limited to, site plan layout, geometrics, grading, pavement design, soil erosion and sediment control, utility (storm, sanitary and water) design, stormwater management and green infrastructure design, traffic plans, details, record drawings and specifications. You will also prepare permit applications and cost estimates and attend meetings, conduct field visits and perform construction administration tasks.
In addition, ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Technical knowledge, problem solving and analytic skills
- Ability to work collaboratively on a project team
- Ability to effectively manages one’s time and workload
- Strong attention to detail
- Initiative and personal contribution
- The ability to train junior team members
- Instances where you have made decisions promptly and effectively
- Instances where you have led by example and inspired others to achieve
- Examples of when you have accepted responsibility for a difficult situation and/or negative outcome
- How you will make a positive impact on the commercial success of Giffels Webster
Minimum qualifications:
- You have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent amount of applicable experience
- At least 6 years of professional engineering experience
- Must have experience in AutoCAD software
Preferred qualifications:
- PE licensure in Michigan (or seeking to obtain)
- Experience in Civil3D
- Experience with green infrastructure design and stormwater modeling in SWMM is preferred, but not required
About us:
Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press.
Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and highly qualified team, we want to hear from you!
Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran or any other legally protected status. Giffels Webster offers competitive compensation and takes pride in offering an outstanding benefit package. We offer health insurance, paid holidays, personal time, vacation time and 401k matching. The company also offers life insurance and disability insurance to our employees at no added cost. Giffels Webster is very proud to offer policies related to tuition, professional licensure and membership reimbursement, and parental leave.
To apply:
To introduce yourself, please submit a letter and resume by email to personnel@giffelswebster.com or by mail to: Giffels Webster, 28 W. Adams, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI, Attn: Personnel.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Only direct applicants will be accepted, unless a placement agreement is in place. If no placement agreement is in place at time of candidate submission, no fee will be due and no fee will be paid. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners or any company location.