Project Manager (Forensics)

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Structural Project Manager to join our team in the Buford, GA area.

Primary duties will include:

• Provide technical support required for completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
• Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients.
• Serve as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise subcontractor activities when utilized on projects.
• Write field reports, internal correspondence, and sections of formal reports and proposals.
• Maintain and monitor quality standards and practices on all projects.
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Interact directly with client and project team on scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
• Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
• Manage project tasks and coordinate with clients in executing requested scope of work.
• Review and submit invoices to client for completed projects
• Assist management team in collecting payments as needed.
• 10% domestic travel.

Essential Functions

For this position the employee will provide forensic and structural engineering and consulting services for client projects in the public and private sectors.  This may include performing and/or leading field explorations, nondestructive testing, engineering analysis, calculations and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, quality assurance observation, inspection and testing, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided.  This position will apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to clients and project teams, as well as provide assistance to other team members to promote the overall objectives of the company.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or foreign degree equivalent) from an ABET accredited college/university (or a related field)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 4 years of experience working on project sites and coordinating field staff under the guidance of senior engineering professionals
• 4 years of interacting with clients and addressing their needs
• 4 years of working with field staff, construction personnel
• 4 years of using organizational, interpretive analysis, written, and verbal skills
• 4 years of applying project and task management, field investigation, analytical, and computer skills (including MS programs, RADAN, Impact Echo, Proceq PL, AutoCAD, Tekla)
• 4 years of working constructively in diverse teams including engineers, scientists, technicians, and non-technical personnel
• 4 years of taking strong initiative and applying problem-solving skills such as evaluating construction materials using nondestructive testing, developing structural frame models to determine live load capacity and compare to building code requirements and developing restoration recommendations and drawings.
• 2 years of project management

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.