Civil Design Manager - Site Design Job at Olsson in Kansas City

Olsson is a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

We specialize in providing multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for a diverse range of land development projects, including mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments, industrial facilities, sports venues, schools, and various site development types.

Job Description

As a Civil Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading quality assurance/quality control for the team, providing senior level design review for the team, and attending client meetings. You will direct and manage project staff on technical aspects of projects. You may also travel to job sites at different stages in construction and work in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs and manages staff on technical aspects of projects including coordination with all disciplines involved on projects.
• Plans and oversees the quality review process of project deliverables.
• Provides a consultative resource to clients for project resolution.
• Strengthens and further develops subject matter expertise in certain design areas.
• Provides senior-level design review for various projects on the team and acts as a resource for technical issues.
• May assist in the preparation of project studies by completing drawings, sketching, or acquiring data.
• Promotes efficiencies in producing quality work.
• Supervises and reviews assignments of less experienced staff.

Qualifications

You are passionate about working collaboratively with others, having ownership in the work you do, and using your talents to positively affect communities.

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associate Degree in Drafting
• 10 years of CAD software experience (AutoCAD Civil 3d)
• Project Management skills for medium-sized projects

Benefits

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), engage in work that has a positive impact on communities, receive an excellent 401(k) match, participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles, benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance, and have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.