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CAREERS

Cole is a growing engineering firm looking for our next leaders. We do serious work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. At Cole, working together is half the fun.

Team Working at Cole

Working at Cole

RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED

Cole’s success is built on relationships, and our people, our greatest asset, are at the core of this philosophy. We intentionally build connections to inspire teamwork and make it fun to come to work. Professional and personal development is also a focus of our company-sponsored networking groups: Young Professionals of Cole, Women of Cole, and Future Leaders of Cole. 

GREAT CAREER PATHS

We aren’t looking to put you in a specialized role immediately. Our unique career development process gives you the opportunity to work on a variety of projects to find your passion and your strengths. Internal mentors provide the support you need to take on more responsibility and leadership as you grow. 

MULTIPLE OFFICES; ONE COLE

Our people are constantly collaborating across geographic and project boundaries. Your project team may sit next to you or a couple of states away, but you’re always in it together. The most successful members of our team are flexible, open to learning new things every day, and energized by solving complex problems together. 

Coworkers are playing a game together
Blueprint

Our People

Meet the people of Cole: creative problem-solvers who turn challenges into opportunities and clients into collaborators.

Benefits

One of Cole's benefits is its Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vacation and personal time accrued each payroll plus 8 paid holidays
One of Cole's benefits is its insurance

Insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life; company contribution increases with years of service
One of Cole's benefits is its Retirement Plan

Retirement

Multiple 401(k) options with a company match of up to 6%
One of Cole's benefits is its Wellness Plan

Wellness

Monthly reimbursements for gym or other wellness memberships
One of Cole's benefits is its Referral

Referral Program

Cash rewards for employees who refer successful candidates
One of Cole's benefits its Educational Assistance

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement of costs of applicable classes, degree programs, and certifications

Current Openings

Please review our current open positions and use the provided email to share your resume with our hiring manager. 

In the role of Senior Marketing Coordinator, we will count on you to be a positive team player with exceptional organizational skills who can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in an efficient and effective manner. The primary responsibility of the Senior Marketing Coordinator is to support the overall Company and Relationship Development and Marketing (RDM) Team strategic pursuits by maintaining the structure, coordination, and preparation of requests for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ), Requests for Proposals & Qualifications (RFP/RFQ), Letters of Interest (LOI), interview materials, and company deliverables. Accountability will be to the RDM Team Director and Managers.

General Responsibilities
• Assist in Go No-Go meetings for project pursuits, lead proposal kick-off meetings, manage the entire proposal production lifecycle, including coordinating internal/external teaming efforts, under the direction of the Marketing Manager and key project team members; being mindful of quality control, marketing team protocol, and Cole procedures
• Assist Managers with procurement site research and meeting coordination; and support the Relationship Development Team with marketing collateral for strategic pursuits
• Maintain document controls of all digital marketing resources and collateral within the marketing folder structure; and organize pertinent Outlook correspondence
• Conceptualize, research, produce, and maintain a schedule for digital media, company branded promotional items, company events, conventions, and association memberships
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• Assist the Relationship Development and Marketing Team in developing and implementing procedures and processes for identification, screening, and selection of pursuits; and company branded material
• Develop and coordinate graphics, write and edit layout materials
• Assist in maintaining the company website updates
• Assist in data entry and upkeep of pertinent content and document tracking in the CRM
• Assist ADA Division with coordinating conferences and supporting proposal efforts at the direction of the ADA Relationship Development Manager
• Provide solutions to the firm’s day-to-day marketing needs as established by the Relationship Development & Marketing Management Team

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor’s degree: Marketing, Business, Communications, English or Journalism preferred
• Minimum of 5 years proposal marketing experience in the A/E/C Industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, and MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Teams / Unanet Cosential / WordPress and Google Analytics
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, creative/graphic design skills
• Committed to quality and have a strong spirit for team collaboration
• Ability to work in an office atmosphere in St Louis or St Charles, MO

Please send resumes to HR@colestl.com and place Senior Marketing Coordinator position in the subject line. 

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the regional office’s day-to-day operating activities including coordination of staffing resources and needs, utilization, production of design product(s), managing cost/profit goals, personnel management, consistency of operating procedures, client satisfaction and oversees all disciplines/practices offered through his/her regional office. Additionally, the Regional Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring proper development of prospective and regional client relationships, proposals and working with marketing and business development staff and initiatives to ensure a strong future pipeline. Fostering an environment of collaboration throughout the operations team – both within his/her region and company-wide is required. The Regional Operations Manager will work closely and in alignment with the CEO, other Regional Managers, Practice Builders, and the corporate staff team to facilitate our guiding principles, annual goals, and objectives to create company growth through his/her regional oversight.

Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Manage regional operations to meet profit goals as developed with the corporate team. 
  • Provide regular work production, future project projection and staff utilization reports to the CEO. Provide other reporting tools to the corporate staff team as needed. 
  • Ensure timely reporting and administrative tasks of regional operations team to include time sheets, proper billing standards, quarterly projections, weekly resource planning, etc. 
  • Provide oversight of each discipline/practice offered within his/her region. Collaborate closely with Practice Builders of each discipline to ensure annual revenue/profit targets are achieved. 
  • Ensure quality standards and annual objectives are met for each discipline operating within his/her region. 
  • Facilitate staff communication & coordinate regional operations activities as required to meet the company’s vision, goals and objectives. 
  • Ensure proper hiring and training practices are in place to create a strong regional team. Work closely with Practice Builders in selection of key staff for all disciplines present in the region which may include Engineering, Survey, LA/Planning, ADA, Technology, and others as introduced. 
  • Manage team through proper coaching to ensure high staff productivity, quality work production and high employee satisfaction. 
  • Develop staff in experience and expertise and help prepare staff for increased responsibilities as appropriate. 
  • Ensure annual objectives and performance targets are in place for every employee, coaching is conducted as necessary throughout the year regarding results and areas of opportunity, and effective annual performance reviews are conducted to meet with company vision of creating a quality work environment and high performing team. 
  • Collaborate with the Director of Revenue & Marketing to ensure profitable business development plans are in place for your regional targets. 
  • Work collaboratively with the Director of Revenue & Marketing to foster a culture of relationship development throughout the regional operations team. 
  • Resolve with subordinates inter-group issues and resolve with peers’ inter-regional issues on all operations issues to include, but not limited to, staffing, project deliverables, financial performance, client relations and work quality. 
  • Participate in the decision-making process by evaluating and communicating the impact of operational decisions and business opportunities. 
  • Develop short- and long-term goals and strategies for growth of the office in collaboration with the corporate staff team. 
  • Special Projects or assignments from the CEO or corporate staff team. 
  • All regional managers will have oversight of at least one company-wide initiative or cohorts group. If designated as a Practice Builder, see responsibilities below. 

Technical & Project Responsibilities:

  • It is understood that regional office managers must have strong expertise and experience in all technical and project management related aspects of our services and industry. As such, regional office managers must be hands-on with his/her team, to provide direct support in technical and project related responsibilities, as required. Regional Managers are responsible for developing the best team structure for his/her office, with CEO approval, to achieve annual goals/objectives. It is the responsibility of the regional office manager to balance the degree of his/her technical involvement required in the day-to-day operation and this varies by office – depending upon team structure, staff vacancies, the total gross revenue of an office, etc. 
  • Responsibilities for a regional manager can include: General Project Management

Company Wide Initiatives:

  • Regional Managers are required to lead at least one company-wide initiative to further the growth and strength of our firm. This will be assigned annually, as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Regional Office.
  • Minimum of ten years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering with at least five years of project management experience.

Ready to apply? Send your resume to hr@colestl.com with the subject line “Regional Operations Manager – AZ” 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple commercial land development projects
  • Performing and coordinating engineering design
  • Maintain project schedule and budgets
  • Coordinating with and mentoring EIT’s
  • Collaborating with designers
  • Client management
  • Consultant coordination
    Preparing feasibility reports and cost estimates
    Business development and growth

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Registered Professional Engineer within the state
  • Minimum 10 years of experience
  • Excellent time management skills, organizational and communication abilities
  • Ability to maintain a strong sense of focus and confidence under tight deadlines and varying workloads
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge in CAD software

Ready to apply? Send your resume to hr@colestl.com with the subject line “Senior Project Manager – AZ” 

Responsibilities:

  • Managing residential and commercial land development projects
  • Performing and coordinating engineering design
  • Coordinating with and mentoring EIT’s
  • Collaborating with designers
  • Client management
  • Consultant coordination
  • Preparing feasibility reports and cost estimates
  • Business development and growth

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
    Registered Professional Engineer within the state
  • Minimum 6 years of experience
  • Excellent time management skills, organizational and communication abilities
  • Ability to maintain a strong sense of focus and confidence under tight deadlines and varying workloads
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge in CAD software

Ready to apply? Send your resume to hr@colestl.com with the subject line “Project Manager – AZ, MO” 

Responsibilities:

Perform engineering design/duties, including, but not limited to:

  • Assist with the production and/or review of construction plans for various projects, including residential, commercial, and municipal infrastructure design. 
  • Proficient with reviewing/preparing alignments, water and sanitary networks, and profiles
  • Perform site visits to verify field conditions and monitor construction when directed
  • Review a full set of construction documents with oversight from the Project Manager
  • Prepare and design a full set of construction documents with support from Project Manager
  • Coordinate project design with outside consultants and architects
  • Prepare quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid specifications for CIP projects
  • Confirm quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and specifications for design performed by outside consultants
  • Perform site visits to verify field conditions and monitor construction, as needed
  • Maintain project documentation
  • Assist in developing and tracking of security deposits for land development projects
  • Communicate and maintain good communication with coworkers, consultants, municipalities, and developers
  • Perform quantity takeoffs, shop drawing review, and prepare bid specifications for CIP projects
  • Perform quality control reviews of design projects
  • Present projects to clients, agencies, municipalities, and the general public

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (if possible)
  • 1-2 years of water/wastewater experience
  • Excellent time management skills, organizational, and communication abilities
  • Ability to maintain a strong sense of focus and confidence under tight deadlines and varying workloads
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software

Ready to apply? Send your resume to hr@colestl.com with the subject line “Project Engineer I, Municipal – MO” 

Responsibilities:

  • Receive specialized training and become proficient in the use of collection technology
  • Learn various methods for assessing and measuring sidewalk and curb ramp features
  • Identify and record information on obstructions that might affect accessibility
  • Calibrate and maintain testing equipment
  • Troubleshoot problems in the field
  • Create and maintain activity logs
  • Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors

Qualifications and Physical Demands: 

  • Must be organized, proactive, and detail oriented
  • Familiar with or able to quickly learn new technologies
  • High level of accountability required for the work product
  • Able to be on feet or standing 8 + hours per day
  • Must have dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body to perform movements required to operate equipment
  • Must have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle
  • Must be able to bend and/or squat, maneuver, lift, and push/pull up a minimum of 105 pounds
  • Must be able to meet structural weight limit requirements
  • The Maximum Payload (Rider plus all Cargo) is 260 pounds (117 kg)
  • The minimum rider weight is 100 pounds (45 kg)
  • Able to constantly work outdoors in a variety of climates.
  • Must be able to occasionally work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
  • Must have a valid drivers license

Ready to apply? Send your resume to hr@colestl.com with the subject line “Accessibility Field Technician I – AZ”

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