Civil Engineering Project Manager​/Senior Project Manager

Overview

As a Civil Engineering Project Manager/Senior Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Cincinnati, OH office, you will be responsible for client and project management, including the technical and financial management aspects of projects. You will also have the opportunity to participate in business development activities with senior leaders. We have openings for project managers across multiple industries, including commercial and industrial land development, oil and gas, and renewable energy.

Working with Principals in the Civil/Site Practice, you will develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand and help them achieve their goals. You will also represent the company at conferences, events, project meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.

You will work closely with other CEC professionals locally and across the country to build business relationships, maintain client relationships, and apply best practices to address client needs. You will also work closely with your Principal and junior staff to develop project schedules, assemble a project team, and assign tasks for the project, often coordinating with several practices (i.e., survey, geotechnical, traffic, environmental, ecological, and other practices).

You will maintain involvement throughout the design of the project, mentoring junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning, design, permitting, and execution of projects, and you will conduct technical reviews of client deliverables.

• Lead client and project management, including technical and financial aspects of projects.
• Support business development activities with senior leaders across multiple industries (commercial/industrial land development, oil and gas, renewable energy).
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; represent the company at conferences, events, meetings, and with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Principals and multi-disciplinary teams (survey, geotechnical, traffic, environmental, ecological, etc.) to develop schedules, assemble project teams, and assign tasks.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff through planning, design, permitting, and execution; conduct technical reviews of client deliverables.

• 7+ years of relevant design and permitting experience, including earth disturbance and stormwater permits, and the municipal approval process.
• B.S./M.S. in Engineering (Civil or Environmental) or related degree;
  
  Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.).
• Civil design and permitting experience related to site layout, grading, stormwater, and erosion and sediment control is required.
• Familiarity with the Ohio regional marketplace and environmental regulatory agencies is required.
• Active engagement in trade organizations and/or familiarity working in PA, WV, KY, and IN (preferred).
• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multi-discipline projects (e.g., survey, environmental, geotechnical, and construction phase services).
• Ability and desire to mentor junior staff.

Candidates who meet the qualifications above are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus upon successful onboarding.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record
. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community, CEC Ignite, CEC iDEA, and CEC Women, focused on giving back, career development, inclusion, and networking opportunities.

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. CEC offers a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities, professional development, and an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and…