Civil Engineering - Project Manager

Civil Engineering
- Project Manager

Charleston SC
- Charleston, SC 29403

Position Type Full Time

Job Title:

Project Manager Department:
Civil Engineering

Reports to:

Managing Director/Director FLSA Status:
Exempt

General summary The Civil Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing, planning, coordinating, and executing multiple civil engineering projects from inception through completion. Reporting to a Managing Director or Director, this role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams. The Project Manager monitors project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and overall performance to ensure successful, profitable project delivery. This position requires a high level of self-motivation, problem solving ability, and the application of broad engineering knowledge across diverse civil engineering assignments.

Supervisory responsibilities This position may include direct supervision of engineers, designers, technicians, and support personnel. Responsibilities may include performance management, task assignment, mentoring, and oversight of project teams.

Essential duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project planning & management

• Develops comprehensive project schedules, work plans, budgets, and technical proposals.
• Manages multiple civil engineering projects concurrently, ensuring on time and on budget delivery.
• Monitors project performance, including progress tracking, milestone completion, invoicing, and financial health.
• Independently makes decisions on engineering matters within area of technical expertise.

Client engagement & business development

• Leads marketing efforts, including preparing proposals, participating in interviews, and building relationships with prospective clients.
• Maintains strong client relationships through regular communication, problem solving, and ensuring superior customer service.

Technical leadership

• Performs and oversees technical analysis, engineering calculations, and the preparation of reports and documentation.
• Initiates, reviews, and manages the development of engineering drawings, design plans, and construction documents.
• Coordinates design concepts with internal engineering teams and external consultants to ensure cohesion and accuracy.
• Ensures compliance with applicable engineering standards, building codes, regulations, and company quality control procedures.

Team collaboration & communication

• Communicates project expectations, scope, and requirements clearly to team members and consultants.
• Ensures project teams understand and uphold organizational policies, procedures, and the company mission.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior staff.

Project execution

• Tracks and manages project resources, schedules, workloads, and deliverables.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks to maintain productivity and quality.
• Ensures accurate documentation, technical integrity, and effective project coordination across all stages of design and development.

Required skills and abilities

• Advanced technical knowledge within the field of civil engineering, including site development, grading and drainage design, stormwater management, utility infrastructure, and land development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, prepare, review, and edit technical specifications as applied to civil engineering design and construction documentation.
• Strong technical leadership skills demonstrated through accountability, reliability, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to consistently meet project deadlines while delivering high quality technical work.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information to project team members, consultants, contractors, and project leadership.
• Ability to interact professionally and with integrity while representing the firm in coordination with internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Advanced planning, organization, time management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy across multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical assignments and meet competing deadlines in a fast paced professional environment.
• Ability to independently manage civil engineering design scope for assigned projects from initial design through construction documentation with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues and elevate higher level design challenges when appropriate.
• Ability to work independently while also leading and collaborating…