Project Manager, Site Civil Engineering

Company Overview

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.

Position Summary

McCormick Taylor is seeking a Site Civil Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) to join our Energy/Utilities group. The successful candidate will perform the role of a Project Manager. We are seeking an individual who can lead a small team to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and work well in a hybrid office environment. Strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required. Previous experience collaborating with team members virtually is preferred. Note that this position is primarily remote, but the candidate will be expected to report to McCormick Taylor’s office on an occasional basis in one of the following locations: Baltimore, MD; Newark, DE; Philadelphia, PA; Exton, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Glen Allen, VA; Verona, VA; Raleigh, NC; Charleston, SC; Columbia SC; Salisbury, MD; and Mount Laurel, NJ.

The candidate will be responsible for leading civil design and permitting efforts for energy projects within the Mid-Atlantic region including the design of erosion and sediment control, grading, stormwater management drainage, natural resource protection, and associated civil elements. Experience in Site Design, Water Resources, Erosion & Sediment Control, and State/Local Permitting, etc. is preferred. Previous experience with Electric/Gas Utilities and permitting experience is a plus. Experience providing oversight of construction projects is not required but preferred. 

Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastic and dependable leader with a passion for growth 
• Attends project meetings and supports presentations on specific projects/concepts 
• With supervision, reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments 
• Responsible for technical accuracy and QA/QC of work 
• Manages moderate to small projects and/or larger tasks of a project  
• Manages and mentors a small number of staff (1 - 3)
• Developing experience in project management 
• Assists in preparing proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for assignments 
• Working towards being able to receive general direction on key objectives and is capable of scoping, costing completing projects  
• Developing knowledge in contract management, invoicing, status reports, accounts receivable, and related accounting needs Leads civil design efforts for various electrical substation, distribution, and transmission projects
• Leads the design of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans for linear utility and transportation projects.
• Leads the design of Site Plans to include Grading, Storm Water Management features, and Access Roads.
• Perform site development design plan review, including constructability, drainage, grading and utility coordination.
• Utilize CADD (Bentley Microstation), ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office for project data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to travel and attend occasional client field meeting including, but not limited to VA, MD, DE, PA, NJ.

Qualifications

• B.S. of Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 8 - 15 years of experience preferred. 
• Technical and field experience preferred in civil infrastructure preferred (utility, transmission, substation, transit, roadway, bridge)
• Knowledge of local environmental regulations is preferred (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey)
• Technical writing skills preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Strong interest and ability to mentor and teach others about their respective discipline
• Ability to understand, interpret, and develop site plans and permits
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

 McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.