Civil Engineering Project Manager

Cincinnati, OH;
Columbus, OH;
Dayton, OH

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is hiring a Project Manager with experience incivil,commercial, retail rollout,and utilityscaleprojects to join our dynamic Project Management Office (PMO) supporting the Ohio regional market.

This position can supportin-officeorhybrid working arrangements.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must alreadypossesswork authorization in the country wherethe job islocated.

• Lead andfacilitatecross-functional projects, with a focus onleadingteamsworking with high-profile clientsto provide
  
  Engineering, or Land Development services forcivil,commercial, retail rollout,and/orutility scale projects.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations. Proactivelyidentifyprovideresolution to project issuesimpactingprofitability, client satisfaction, and other key performance indicators.
• Lead project teamand collaborate with Market Leads inthe development and negotiation of project scope,schedule, fee, and contract termsforpotential projects.
• Support client relationships and business development in support of strategic business plan, promoting
  
  Woolpert as an industryleaderexisting clients and potential clients.
• Act as key point of internal and external contact for project communications, ensuring continuous stakeholder communications.
• Follow Building Sector Project Standards (BSPS) and collaborate with thePMOteam with respect toproject execution, reporting, and delivery consistency.
• Lead formal project setup activities, including completion of Project Setup Forms, development of Project Execution Plans, establishment of billing plans, and facilitation of structured project kickoff meetings with the project team.
• Maintain financial accountability across assigned projects, including budget variance management, forecasting,timely invoicing, accounts receivable follow ‑ up, and adherence to approved contract scope and authorization.
• Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members, including but not limited tobudgets, work plans, risk mitigation plans, contracts,design deliverables,and other project documentation.
• Oversee project resource forecasting, including initial resource loading, monthly forecast reviews, coordination with Subproject Managers, and proactive use of ETC variance toanticipateproject financial impacts.
• Provide ongoing project monitoring and control throughuseof Executive Summaries, regular team check ‑ ins, proactive change management, and enforcement of contract terms related to scope, schedule, and fee.
• Provide clear,timely project reporting to leadership, finance, and executive teams, including financial performance, risk status, and key project metrics to support decision ‑ making.

• Minimum of8-10 years’ related industry experiencerequiredin Project Management,Program Management, or Portfolio Management.
• 4 year Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE (Professional Engineering license) preferred.
• Experience in developing PMO procedures, documents, training material, reports, dashboards, and other management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in Construction Administration, including the ability…