Senior Civil Project Manager

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager for major public clients in our New York City office. The candidate will be responsible for the technical design and multidisciplinary management of complex projects with a range of construction values for infrastructure projects and should have at least 10‑15 years of civil‑related design experience including project management. The position anticipates established experience with NYSDOT, NYCDDC, NYCEDC, NYCDOT, NYCDEP and NYCDPR on design projects.

The Civil Engineering Group independently pursues a wide variety of projects including site civil, street reconstruction, highway, transit, waterfront reconstruction, resiliency, multi‑use pathways, traffic improvements, maintenance and protection of traffic, drainage, utilities (both public and private) and SOGR (state‑of‑good‑repair) design. Ability to coordinate with and support architecture and other engineering disciplines is required.

• Oversees, mentors and assigns tasks to mid‑level and junior engineers.
• Prepares scope, budget, and schedule for projects or tasks within projects.
• Manages project budget, schedule and performs technical quality control.
• Leads multidisciplinary project pursuits and develops proposals for them.
• As the project manager, coordinates with and manages work of other disciplines in the project, including Architecture, Structural, Geotechnical, Architectural, Environmental and MEP.
• Communicates effectively with client and contractor to ensure goals are met.
• Schedules, leads and attends meetings, conducts site visits/field inspections.
• As the civil lead, oversees, produces engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings and specifications.
• The successful candidate will also participate in business development activities including developing new client relationships, client presentations and other similar activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required;
  Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Project Management experience leading complex engineering projects is required, including the ability to manage multi‑disciplined teams is a plus.
• 10‑15 years of experience in civil engineering design, including experience with agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDDC, NYCEDC, NYCDOT, NYCDEP and NYCDPR on delivering constructed designs.
• Working and active knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, Unified Stormwater Design, MS4/USWR, SWPPP, and NYC Building Code requirements related to civil discipline.
• Working knowledge of civil design procedures, agency standards and permitting is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Micro Station, and/or Civil 3D is strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing engineering proposals.
• Experience in developing scope, budget and schedule for projects.
• Experience with Design‑Build project delivery is preferred.
• Must be a licensed NY PE. Additional PE license on other states, including having an NCEES Record, is also a plus.
• Experience working with public agencies is required; working with the private sector is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
• Must be a self‑motivated individual with initiative, drive and determination.
• A clean driving record is required.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

The projected range for this position is $170,000–$230,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for NY only.