SJCA Inc. is seeking an energetic, team oriented, and experienced Project Manager to support their Environmental Department. Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting locations.

Who We Are:

SJCA Inc., formerly Stephen J. Christian & Associates, P.C., was founded in 1998 and has grown from a single owner firm specializing in bridge design to a multi-disciplined firm with four owners.  We have retained the organizational culture that got us to where we are today. As SJCA continues to grow, we still offer the friendly personal attention of a small firm. With the addition of our team members, SJCA provides the vast resources of a large multidiscipline firm. Throughout our history, SJCA has earned a reputation for the design and management of projects that are of high-quality and delivered on or ahead of schedule. We know that every project is a unique opportunity to meet and exceed our clients’ needs, all while being responsive to regulatory requirements. By helping our clients evaluate and determine their complete project requirements, SJCA is a working partner that contributes to the delivery of a successful project.

We are a growing firm with a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for personal growth and achievement. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our projects and meeting client’s deadlines. SJCA offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401K. SJCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Where We Are:

SJCA Inc. holds offices in Indianapolis, IN, Evansville, IN and Columbus, OH. This candidate may work remotely, work in either the Indy north or south office, or use flex to come into either office at times that work best for the candidate.

Roles / Responsibilities:

The Project Manager’s main role will be to proactively manage and lead the Environmental Team’s projects. The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Utilize SJCA’s project management software program to manage projects.
• Responsible for ensuring the completion of projects as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project.
• Coordinating with client, prime and sub consultant.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Schedules and manages for integration of quality management during all phases of a project.
• Collaborates with other technical staff within the organization and delivers solutions that drive business value while also demonstrating compliance with regulations.
• Conducts meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the projects to project team and client.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• Monitor and review quality standards and practices for work performed.
• Attend various meetings such as field checks, public information meetings and public hearings.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience (required)
• PMI/PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience pursuing projects, leading a team, and communicating with clients.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication skills and design skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power clients.
• Previous experience leading teams, managing staff, contracts and hiring staff for engineering projects.
• Candidate must be an entrepreneurial thinker with a willingness to operate in a dynamic consulting environment.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is expected.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Planning

Employment Type

Full-time

If you are interested, DIRECTLY EMAIL a cover letter and resume to both of the following names:

Karen Wood, Environmental and Cultural Resources Manager, kwood@sjcainc.com

Erin Mulryan, Director of Environmental Services, emulryan@sjcain.com

Overview / Responsibilities
SJCA Inc.’s Environmental Department is seeking an energetic, team oriented, and experienced Archaeologist to support a growing Cultural Resources team. Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting locations.

This position is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

This candidate may work remotely and use flex to come into either the Indy north or south office.

Roles / Responsibilities

The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to-

• Conducting archaeological fieldwork for multiple projects and at all levels of investigation (Phases I-III).
• Managing archaeological field staff and archaeological field crews.
• Serving as a Field Director/Staff Archaeologist.
• Assisting/leading field assessments related to archaeological projects.
• Conducting shovel testing and pedestrian surveys.
• Performing physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged and unfamiliar terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).
• Preparing technical analyses and field documentation including artifact analysis, field investigation summaries, and photographic documentation.
• Providing Quality Assurance/Quality Control for fellow colleagues in the archaeological department.

Skills / Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should possess a master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field, and have completed an accredited archaeological field school
• Candidates must meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR 61) in archaeology and be eligible for Register of Professional Archaeologists
• Candidates must be listed/or eligible to be listed on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources – Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) Qualified Rosters list for archaeological consultants.
• A minimum of five years of demonstrable supervisory experience in CRM is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cultural resources management and Section 106
• Experience with the policies and procedures with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Cultural Resource Office as directed in the CRM Manual is preferred.
• Midwestern experience is preferred.
• They must also be capable of skills directly associated with the IDNR/DHPA standard archaeological survey and excavations, including familiarity with historic and prehistoric artifacts and archaeological features, standard documentation of field investigations, preparation of archaeological reports including site descriptions, and feature descriptions
• A thorough understanding of archaeological site significance recommendations and justifications
• A technical skill specialty is preferred, such as, but not limited to, historic or prehistoric artifact analysis, GIS experience, archival research, or geoarchaeology/geomorphology
• Must have good organizational skills, and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
• Archaeologists are lead authors and coauthors on technical reports that document the results of the investigation and should be able to write well; a writing sample may be requested.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to address project research questions through a synthesis of data from the field, laboratory analysis of artifacts, and incorporation of relevant published research.
• They must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to operate a four wheel-drive vehicle.

Company Overview
SJCA Inc., formerly Stephen J. Christian & Associates, P.C., was founded in 1998 and has grown from a single owner firm specializing in bridge design to a multi-disciplined firm with four owners.  We have retained the organizational culture that got us to where we are today. As SJCA continues to grow, we still offer the friendly personal attention of a small firm. With the addition of our team members, SJCA provides the vast resources of a large multidiscipline firm.

Throughout our history, SJCA has earned a reputation for the design and management of projects that are of high-quality and delivered on or ahead of schedule. We know that every project is a unique opportunity to meet and exceed our clients’ needs, all while being responsive to regulatory requirements. By helping our clients evaluate and determine their complete project requirements, SJCA is a working partner that contributes to the delivery of a successful project

Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Description

Human resources coordinators will oversee issues related to employment, compensation, labor negotiations, and employee relations. Work will be focused on improving HR policies, processes, and practices and recommending changes to HR management. To ensure efficient operations, HR coordinator will perform a substantial amount of research, data analysis, and prepare reports related to employee productivity. SJCA will offer continuing education and seminar training for the development of the HR coordinator.

Typical Tasks

• Facilitating human resources processes
• Administering employee health and welfare plans
• Acting as a liaison between employees and insurance providers
• Resolving benefits-related problems
• Ensuring the effective utilization of plans related to HR programs and services
• Administering health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Answering employee requests and questions
• Assisting with new employee hiring processes
• Reconciling benefits statements
• Conducting audits of payroll, benefits, and other HR programs, and recommending corrective actions
• Assisting with the performance review and termination processes
• Assisting with the recruitment and interview processes
• Analyze training needs, develop training curriculum and deliver training as related to department needs and Human Resource Development
• Benefits Coordination
• Employee Recruitment

Experience Required

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources OR Human Resources Certification
• No previous human resources experience of comparable experience required – continuing education and seminar training available
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Some experience with Human Resources software programs.
• Knowledge of accounting is a bonus

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and leadership skills. We are a growing firm with a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for personal growth and achievement. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our projects and meeting client’s deadlines. Our smaller size provides a friendly atmosphere, the ability to be involved in many aspects within the company and flexibility in regards to work schedules. SJCA offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401K. SJCA is an equal opportunity employer.

This position has excellent potential for personal achievement including potential for future parternship.

Typical Tasks

• Management of Roadway projects including coordination with client, prime and sub consultant.
• Design or manage staff for the design of Roadway projects including horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, drainage design, ditch profile, guardrail calculations and super elevation diagrams
• Supervise/Design and prepare plans for small structure projects
• Assist in preparing CAD drawings using GEOPAK, INROADS and MICROSTATION software
• Supervise staff developing construction plans from engineering design calculations.
• Supervise or perform quantity calculations and cost estimate for projects
• Supervise/ Design and prepare erosion control plans
• Supervise/Design and prepare plans for Roundabouts
• Supervise/ Prepare plans for maintenance of traffic of roadway projects
• Attend various meetings such as field check, public information, hearing and pre-construction

Experience Required

• BSCE and PE License with minimum 8 years of experience in roadway design
• Licensed PE in Indiana and/or Ohio
• Experience preparing roadway plans for DOT projects
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required

Typical Tasks

• Design of Roadway projects including horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, drainage design, ditch profile, guardrail calculations and super elevation diagrams
• Design and prepare plans for small structure projects
• Assist in preparing CAD drawings using GEOPAK, INROADS and MICROSTATION software
• Assist in developing construction plans from engineering design calculations.
• Perform quantity calculations and cost estimate for projects
• Design and prepare erosion control plans
• Design and prepare plans for Roundabouts
• Prepare plans for maintenance of traffic of roadway projects
• Attend various meetings such as field check, public information, hearing and pre-construction

Experience Required

• BSCE, 4 years of experience in roadway design
• Licensed PE in Indiana or Ohio; or ability to obtain Indiana or Ohio PE within 6 months of hire
• Experience preparing roadway plans for DOT projects
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required

Typical Tasks

• Design of Roadway projects including horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, drainage design, ditch profile, guardrail calculations and super elevation diagrams
• Design and prepare plans for small structure projects
• Assist in preparing CAD drawings using GEOPAK, INROADS and MICROSTATION software
• Assist in developing construction plans from engineering design calculations.
• Perform quantity calculations and cost estimate for projects
• Design and prepare erosion control plans
• Design and prepare plans for Roundabouts
• Prepare plans for maintenance of traffic of roadway projects
• Attend various meetings such as field check, public information, hearing and pre-construction

Experience Required

• BSCE, 4 years of experience in roadway design
• Licensed PE in Indiana or Ohio; or ability to obtain Indiana or Ohio PE within 6 months of hire
• Experience preparing roadway plans for DOT projects
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required

Typical Tasks

• Frequent communications with project designer and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), LPA or local design plans, review of work plans, constructability reviews and site inspections during construction.
• Be the liaison between client/designer and Department of Construction Services
• Organization with managing many tasks simultaneously

Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years continuous experience in the inspection of federally and locally funded transportation projects
• Completion of INDOT Certified Technician Program
• INDOT Materials Testing Certifications
• SiteManager Training (preferred)
• Knowledge of INDOT standards and procedures
• Excellent communication skills

Travel Required

• 20% office coordination between phone and emails and 80% travel to do field checks

Typical Tasks

• Frequent communications with project designer and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), LPA or local design plans, review of work plans, constructability reviews and site inspections during construction.
• Be the liaison between client/designer and Department of Construction Services
• Organization with managing many tasks simultaneously

Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years continuous experience in the inspection of federally and locally funded transportation projects
• Completion of INDOT Certified Technician Program
• INDOT Materials Testing Certifications
• SiteManager Training (preferred)
• Knowledge of INDOT standards and procedures
• Excellent communication skills

Travel Required

• 20% office coordination between phone and emails and 80% travel to do field checks

SJCA is looking for individuals with excellent communication and leadership skills. This position has excellent potential for personal achievement including potential for future growth opportunities

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and minimum 7-10 years of experience required and PE license is desired.
• Design Experience in bridge design in Ohio
• GEOPAK and CAD drafting experience preferred
• Ability to perform multiple projects within established schedules
• Excellent communication skills

Travel Required

• 90% office coordination between phone and emails and 10% travel to do field check meetings

Looking for individuals with excellent communication and leadership skills. This position has excellent potential for personal achievement.

Under some supervision of an engineer or another Designer, a CAD Designer will use Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) software to assist in the development of plans, details, and bills of materials. A CAD Designer will also be utilized for initial layout of basic horizontal and vertical geometry, roadway and structure layout, basic design computations, and quantity calculations. A CAD Designer could help assist, guide, and train CAD Drafters.

Typical Tasks

• All of the Typical Tasks of a CAD Drafter
• Application of client standards for initial layout and calculations
• Use of design software (InRoads, GEOPAK, or similar) for initial layout and advancement of design plans
• Assist, guide, and train CAD Drafters

Core Competencies

• All of the Core Competencies of a CAD Drafter
• Ability to communicate with co-workers to assist, guide, and train others
• Basic knowledge of design software (InRoads, GEOPAK, or similar)

Experience Required

• 8+ years relevant work experience as a drafter and/or designer
• Department of Transportation design experience, specifically roadway & bridge projects
• GEOPAK and/or InRoads