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At PSW, we build thoughtfully designed, energy efficient homes and communities that provide a quality of life that we value. Our team brings unique expertise to the process of designing urban infill communities, by focusing on improving the lives of everyone that touches PSW, from homeowners to employees. Employees enjoy generous benefits, flexible vacation/leave, optional social gatherings, an open-door policy, thoughtful leadership, as well as opportunities to give back the local communities where we work and build.
PSW is a fast-growing real estate developer and builder with a focus on sustainable urban communities. We are driven to produce high quality sustainable products while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our employees enjoy an autonomous working environment, competitive benefits, and a very generous vacation policy.
PSW is seeking a self motivated Civil Engineer who would like to design and permit residential and commercial infrastructure, as well as learn and help manage the Land Development process. Applicant should have had their license for at least 3 years and be actively designing and sealing land development plans. Applicant should also be familiar with the construction process and be interested in learning more about managing projects from beginning to end, as well as be a creative problem solver. Job will include involvement in all aspects of development including but not limited to: feasibility, entitlement, platting, infrastructure design and permitting, franchise utility coordination, construction oversight, and construction close out with City acceptance.
SUBMIT RESUME
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Feasibility Analysis
- Assist in this process to determine capabilities of the site, including but not limited to:
- Investigation of easements, zoning, land development code, entitlements, etc.
- Existing infrastructure analysis
- Soil investigation – facilitate this process through Geotechnical Trade Partner
- Watershed/Drainage/Water Quality/Detention Analysis
- Environmental Constraints
- Preparation of an opinion of probable construction costs and take-offs, as necessary
- Report findings to the team along with recommendations
Management of Site Plan/Subdivision Process
- Work with a CAD technician on design & production of detailed plan sets for permitting including:
- Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan
- Site Plan Layout, as coordinated with land planning and architecture teams
- Grading & Drainage Plans
- Detention and Water Quality design as required by code
- Streets, drives, and driveways
- Wet Utility Plans – Water, Wastewater, Storm Sewer
- Construction Details and analysis (cut and fill, means and methods, etc)
- Coordination with relevant teams, including PSW, City of Dallas (or relevant municipality), Gas/Electric providers, Survey Trade Partners, Geotechnical Trade Partners, etc.
- Manage the Platting process, if needed, coordinating production of plats with 3rd party surveyor, abandonments, etc
- Manage the Site Plan and Subdivision submittal processes
- Obtain Site Development Permit
Construction Phase Services
- Coordinate as needed with the Sales and Construction Team to facilitate field execution
- Assist in bidding and contractor meetings as needed
- Site visits as needed
- Troubleshoot field issues
Land Development Management
- Assists in the day to day management of project-specific land development from planning and entitlements through the completion of infrastructure including off-site and on-site work and amenities.
- Help manage site development projects, especially franchise utilities, and help recognize/resolve errors in earthwork and utility construction
- Help coordinate between contractors, municipalities, utilities, and other parties to ensure accurate completion of horizontal construction in order to facilitate the highest quality home construction.
- Assist in developing estimates and budgets and tracking costs
- Perform frequent site visits during construction to monitor construction, ensure accuracy, and develop creative solutions when problems arise.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
- Licensed PE in the State of Texas
- 4+ years experience in land development, with significant experience in obtaining site plan and subdivision permits.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD (Civil 3d preferred), Hydrology/hydraulic modeling/design
- Knowledge of some combination of: StormCad, HEC HMS, HEC RAS, Culvert Master, Flow Master, Pond Pack, WaterCad, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of the Dallas development code and permitting process
PERSONAL SKILLS:
- Must have a passionate drive to learn and improve.
- Self motivated but also team player.
- Communication: ability to communicate in person as well as through communication channels that contributes to the collective success of the team.
- Professional demeanor: projects positive and professional image.
- Productivity: excellent attendance, excellent work quantity and quality, positive contributor; ability to work successfully in a team environment, strong people skills, works well with others at all levels.
- Innovation: seeks new opportunities and growth challenges, contributes ideas, helps resolve problems, and develops new procedures and methods.
- Honesty: truthful and trustworthy, does what needs to be done and what is right; is fair and objective, has personal integrity and treats others in a mature, responsible manner.
- Loyalty: has commitment toward the goals and values of the organization, respects its efforts, defends its good name, gives the job the best effort and sincerity.
- Initiative: ability to think, work and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
- Understanding of basic measurement and team tools and continuous process improvement methodology and practices.
- Must possess a strong internal/external customer service orientation/commitment.
- Excellent time management, organization and follow-up skills.
- Ability and desire to build and manage the drafter(s) and other relevant staff.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and assignments.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
- Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to rapid change.
- Creates good will within department and interdepartmentally.
- Ability to read, understand and apply the requirements of architectural and consultant drawings and reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will need to stand for long periods of time. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to approximately 40 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
