Civil Engineering - Project Manager

Job Title: Civil Engineering - Project Manager

Department: Haeger Engineering

Reports to: Managing Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Civil Engineering Project Manager is responsible for managing land development projects from initial planning and design through permitting and approval. This role oversees project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication while leading internal project teams and coordinating with external consultants and regulatory agencies. The Project Manager provides technical leadership, supports business objectives, mentors junior staff, and helps ensure successful project delivery that meets client expectations and firm standards.

Ths position may mentor junior staff.

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:

• Manage multiple land development projects simultaneously through planning, design, permitting, and approval phases.
• Establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project performance and proactively address schedule, budget, and quality concerns.
• Maintain accountability for project deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate internal project teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones.

• Lead the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, and supporting calculations.
• Oversee site design activities including grading, drainage, utility layout, and stormwater management solutions.
• Apply engineering principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to project development.
• Review technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Research and resolve technical challenges that arise during project development.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to communicate project status, design recommendations, and technical solutions.
• Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and review authorities during permitting and approval processes.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and jurisdictional representatives.

• Track project budgets, contract compliance, staffing needs, and project profitability.
• Monitor and manage project schedules to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to minimize impacts on project outcomes.
• Assist with proposal development, project planning, and resource forecasting as needed.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Provide technical oversight and support for project team members.
• Promote adherence to firm standards, quality control procedures, and best practices.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across project teams.

• Participate in site visits to evaluate existing conditions, construction progress, and field related issues.
• Review field observations and coordinate responses to construction related inquiries as required.
• Assist in resolving project issues that arise during construction and implementation.

• Strong knowledge of land development design principles and engineering practices.
• Proficiency in…