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Construction Services Deputy Department Manager- Highway

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Job Location

Boswell Engineering NJ - South Hackensack, NJ

Job Category

Engineering

Description

At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on-demand, sound and state-of-the-art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the sectors we serve.

Are you a Heavy Highways Senior Resident Engineer possessing a valid Professional Engineer’s license who wants to grow people, a department and yourself at the same time? Due to continued growth, Boswell’s Construction Inspection Services department is seeking a Construction Services Deputy Department Manager- Highway to oversee a staff of over 25 Resident Engineers and Inspectors in Heavy Highway Construction sector. This position reports directly to our Vice President of Construction Inspection Services. This position may be based either in our Corporate Headquarters located in South Hackensack, NJ or our Chester New Jersey Office located in Chester, NJ. This position offers the right candidate and outstanding mentoring opportunity with excellent growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate activities of department staff of Resident Engineers, Chief Inspector and Construction Inspectors.

• In collaboration with the Vice President of Construction Inspection Services, develop and implement strategic goals including customer/client and agency relationships.

• Expand client relationships by finding new clients and expanding regions.

• Review and analyze project staffing activities, costs, operations and forecast data to track department progress toward specified goals and objectives.

• Actively collaborate in business development, marketing and team strategies including marketing event participation, and technical writing and estimate preparation for proposals.

• Lead departmental QA/QC compliance efforts in accordance with strict adherence to QA/ QC practices & standards.

• Provide leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff, including training, performance feedback, technical guidance, client relations, financial management and brainstorming.

• Assist in the management of recruitment activities including attracting top talent and facilitating the on-boarding of new team members.

• Resolve personnel issues such as marginal performance policy interpretations, succession and career planning.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (and/ or related field such as Structural Engineering) with minimum of 10+ years combined experience as Highways/ Bridges Construction Inspector followed by Resident Engineer responsibilities.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing is required. The successful candidate must have the ability to secure a New Jersey Professional Engineering license in a timely manner.

• Proven experience delivering large construction projects valued between $30 - $200M.

• Prior Construction Supervisory experience should include: highways, bridges, structural components (retaining walls, sign structures, culverts), earthwork, concrete and asphalt paving, drainage, water quality basins and utility construction.

• Prior positive working relationships with NJDOT, NJTA, PANYNJ and/or NJ Transit.

• Valid Certifications in addition to PE license including: ACI Field Concrete Testing, NJ Society of Asphalt Technician Certification (NJSAT or NECEPT), Rutgers TCP, ACI CCTC certifications are desirable.

  We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account

• 401K with a company match

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

• Tuition assistance

• Professional Development offered through “Boswell Academy”

• Employee referral bonuses

• Company paid certifications and training

  AAP/EEO Statement

  Boswell Engineering is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

  NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:Please note that BOSWELL ENGINEERING does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, BOSWELL ENGINEERING will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, BOSWELL ENGINEERING explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of BOSWELL ENGINEERING.