Director of Civil Engineering - The Falcon Group

Who We Are 

For over two decades, The Falcon Group’s mission has been to understand our client’s variety of needs, while keeping to their anticipated budget and exceeding their desired results. The Falcon Group’s services include Architectural Services and Civil, Structural, Construction & MEP Engineering Services, and much more.

The Team

Here at The Falcon Group, with 170 experts, we have made it our mission to deliver exceptional customer service to our diverse client base (multifamily, industrial, commercial, and retail buildings, insurance industry, hospitality & healthcare). With multiple offices across the East Coast, and licensed in NJ, PA, NY, DC, DE, CT, FL, MD, VA, MI and TX, the firm is rapidly growing, so we are always looking to recruit talented professionals. Whether you are looking to hone your craft or pick up new skills and specialties, The Falcon Group is a team to support your professional and personal growth.

The Role

Job Summary

Immediate opening for a Director of Civil Engineering in our Warren, NJ location. The Director will work closely with the Executive Vice President with the operations of the department. Ensuring that projects are completed on time, and within budget and the final work product conforms to contract and project requirements, as well as meeting the work product standards set within the company. The Director must be able to be pro-active and be able to work with and direct staff within the department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

Essential Functions

• Assist the Executive Vice President with communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the organization’s success by welcoming related, different, and new requests.
• Provide final review of reports, letters, bids, specifications, construction drawings, exhibits, etc. written/prepared by staff.
• Assist the Executive Vice President with monthly invoicing.
• Delegate project work to Engineers, Project Managers & Project Associates.
• Provide leadership direction through the sharing of techniques and problem-solving approaches.
• Coordinate and manage internal kick-off, milestone, and closeout meetings for projects.
• Continuously review the work of the department. 
• Verify schedules, ensure adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
• Collect post-project feedback to look for issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Proactively monitor success measures, work complete, schedule complete and budget complete.
• Measure and monitor project performance.
• Create and review project status reports.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff.  
• Communicate status and issues; resolve discrepancies and problems.
• Conduct on-site inspections in order to document existing conditions and perform evaluation and analysis of civil/site work related projects.
• Record field measurements and perform calculations related to design of civil/site related projects.
• Organize field data to facilitate analysis and problem solving.
• Maintain organized records, files, drawings, or other data essential to the project and ensure they are complete and stored appropriately.
• Review and understand construction plans and details.
• Preparation of written correspondence with clients, attorneys, contractors, etc.
• Attending on site and virtual meetings with clients, owners, contractors, and peers.
• Prepare investigation reports, letters, etc. and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Preparation of Construction Cost Estimates.
• Knowledge of local and state building codes, regulations and standards and ability to apply to work.
• Improve job knowledge by attending educational workshops, review professional publications, establish professional network, and participate in professional societies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees designated staff within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering.

Work Experience

• Seven years’ experience required in Civil or site work related Engineering field.

Licenses & Certifications

• OSHA-10 Certification preferred, otherwise must complete within three months from date of hire.  
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Valid United States Driver’s License required, as this position requires travel to and from client sites.

Skills

• Excellent management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to attend client meetings and events, as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to work individually or with team members and work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local areas as workload and projects required.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to manage time and within project budgets.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We offer competitive salaries, professional work environments and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, where we pay a portion of the premiums.
• Supplement Insurance Options- Life, AD&D, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans. 
• Fully Company funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability benefits.
• 401K- A retirement program where we provide a match up to 3%.
• We offer Paid Holidays, Paid sick time and Vacation days.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• Professional Licensing Assistance.
• Jury Duty Leave.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement/ discounts. 
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workers Compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled

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