Project Engineer (Civil - Forensics)

Description

Who We Are:

m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry-leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms, and general contractors. 

Working at m2e:

• Creative, collaborative environment with Friday Happy Hour to relax after a productive week. 
• 100% employer-paid Healthcare Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, GAP). 
•  11.5 Paid Holidays, and Unlimited Flexible PTO1. 
• 401K plan with 100% match on the first 5%. 
• m2e ranked as one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal.

Job Purpose

As our Civil Engineer – Forensics, you will manage forensic engineering assignments, perform forensic engineering assessments, provide verbal/written reports for insurance carriers, attorneys, homeowners, property managers, etc. This requires travel to job sites and other m2e office locations and geographic regions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical project execution, including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing      codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across m2e  as the civil      engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of civil/structural projects, including the      investigation, design, analysis, repair, and renovation of new and  existing structures, construction materials, loading conditions, and construction types; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on field work
• Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables.
• Contributions to civil infrastructure practice and company-wide objectives, including collaborating with other m2e      colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Specific responsibilities:

• Plans and executes multiple forensic investigation projects simultaneously, tracking and delivering them on time and within budget.
•  Leads group of project engineers, engineering consultants and technicians, exercising considerable independence in decision making process.
• In some instances, preparation of construction plans, design improvement, specifications and timetable activities, and overall construction of projects. Most of the times, the design is for repairs or restoration.
•  Oversees, directs, and executes the acquisition of field data in a systematic or organized manner for analysis.
• Develops and recommends standard operating procedures and performance standards utilized by the team.
• Monitors operations and activities in the field to help assure standard operating procedures are followed and performance standards are met.
•  Reviews project documentation and reports prepared by staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Handles requests for information, service or complaints or makes referrals to appropriate staff in a timely and concerned manner that reflects an effort to resolve any arising issues while at the same time acting responsibly on behalf of M2E.
• Models and strictly adheres to m2e standards, policies, and project schedules
• Informs, in a timely manner, Department Head regarding any conflicts/issues that relate to his/her work.
• Develops and writes effective reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.
• Develops and effectively delivers presentations to critical/high level customers
• Responsible for budgets, proposal preparation, bid implementation, manpower estimates (immediate and long-range), and ensuring on-time delivery of projects.
• Drives team development making learning a required assignment for all employees.

Requirements

 Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or documented combination of education and professional experience in related engineering field.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license via examination or active registrat