Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Samford Group Civil is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our civil engineering team in Auburn, Alabama. This is a client-facing role with full ownership of project delivery, team leadership, and business development. The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with deep experience in residential and commercial land development — ready to step into a leadership position and grow with a high-performing, values-driven team.

At Samford Group Civil, you won't just manage projects — you'll help shape the future of communities across Alabama and Georgia. You'll work directly with developers, municipalities, and stakeholders to bring visionary land development projects to life.

• Manage 10+ active civil engineering projects simultaneously from concept through construction documents.
• Serve as the primary client contact for all assigned projects, maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders, municipalities, and developers.
• Seal and stamp civil engineering plans and deliverables as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Set project schedules, track milestones, and ensure all deadlines and client commitments are met.
• Manage billing and invoicing for all assigned projects to support company financial health.
• Represent clients at planning commission, city council, and other public meetings.
• Conduct quality control review on all project deliverables prior to submission.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three engineers, with growth expected as the firm scales.
• Cultivate client relationships and actively contribute to business development efforts.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records including emails, field notes, file systems, status reports, and time logs.
• Uphold the firm's five core values — Humble, Balance, Committed, Joyful Problem Solver, and Excellence — in all client and team interactions.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama;
  Georgia licensure preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum 5 years of civil engineering project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in residential subdivision and commercial land development projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Strong client communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a small, high-accountability team environment.

• Active PE licensure in both Alabama and Georgia.
• Experience representing clients at governmental or planning commission meetings.
• Background in site design, grading, stormwater management, utilities, permitting, and/or entitlements.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading junior engineering staff.
• Track record of contributing to or leading business development initiatives.
• Base salary approximately $100,000, commensurate with experience.
• $20,000–$25,000 in quarterly performance bonuses — total target compensation $120,000+.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Minimal travel required — site visits approximately once per month.

Contact Information :
Riley Hughes

Samford Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.