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About Lochner Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us. Job Title Highway & Bridge Construction Project Manager - Utilities Your Impact Assist with oversight of Lochner Texas Utility Engineering Department including managing personnel, budgeting and scheduling projects that include Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), Utility Engineering including analysis of utility locations to determine conflicts with proposed construction and Utility Coordination for adjustment of utilities. Includes serving as Lochner Texas Utility Engineer providing expertise on utility engineering, highway/bridge design and construction projects. Manage a team to deliver utility clearance on a challenging, large-scale TxDOT Interstate Project in the Austin, TX area. Tasks will include: Lead the efforts of utility engineers, coordinators, SUE technicians and utility inspectors. Apply knowledge of engineering in design of roadways, drainage and utility improvements for streets, highways, freeways and bridges to successfully accomplish utility projects and tasks. Review of project documents and utility plans for adjustments. Review technical documents such as Standard Utility Agreement packages, reimbursement documents, preliminary designs and project change orders that may involve utilities. Communicate with Utility Owners concerning required adjustments, set schedules and conduct follow-up review. Communicate with Lochner CEI team, TxDOT and contractor in problem solving and evaluating conflicts to determine appropriate solutions. Take an active role in contract pursuits including, at times, researching and investigating projects, leading staff in writing proposals, ensuring RFQ requirements are met, and interviewing with potential clients, as needed. Support engineering staff in the development of utility relocation design. Clearly communicate work and ideas through drawings, documents, reports, and verbal exchange. Oversee the production of layouts of existing or proposed improvements in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and coordinate details with design team members. Coordinate with reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work. Perform work within project deadlines. Aid with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications, and calculations. Coordinate project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group. Who You Are B.S. degree in Engineering is required. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas is required. 5+ years of experience, after attaining PE license, in leading a team as described above in utility management for conflict identification and clearance on transportation projects. Experience in roadway, drainage and bridge design or construction engineering is a benefit. PE experience working on TxDOT projects is desired. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to represent Lochner in meetings, conferences and interviews with potential clients. Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to mentor engineers and technicians. Experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer software is a benefit. Benefits Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care Paid Family Leave Retirement Plan with Employer Match Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible) Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3 Education and Training Assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service Work Environment The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Requirements The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. Equal Opportunity Employer Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Pre-Employment Screening All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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