Civil Engineering Project Manager

Overview

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee‑owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority – and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside our company.

As a Civil Engineering Project Manager in our Civil Practice at the Greenville, SC office, you’ll lead project teams responsible for land development and site design for a wide range of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial projects. You’ll manage tasks such as site layout, grading, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, and permitting. You’ll work closely with clients and stakeholders from concept through construction, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

• Manage site development and civil engineering projects from proposal through construction, including oversight of scope, schedule, and budget;
• Lead the design and review of site layout, grading, stormwater systems, utilities, and erosion control;
• Prepare and oversee technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications;
• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews and ensure project deliverables meet regulatory and client requirements;
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of the project;
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, including support for career development planning and performance reviews;
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development and strategic client growth initiatives.

Our Greenville office is located in one of South Carolina’s most desirable and fast‑growing regions, known for its strong economy and high quality of life. Set at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville offers a vibrant downtown, award‑winning parks and trails, excellent schools, and a thriving arts and food scene. With easy access to outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and a growing professional network, Greenville is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) required; M.S. preferred;
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required;
• Proven ability to manage civil/site development projects;
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling tools; experience with Hydro
  
  CAD or HEC‑RAS preferred;
• Experience developing scopes, preparing proposals, and managing projects profitably;
• Skilled in resolving design and permitting challenges for grading, stormwater, and utility layouts;
• Familiar with local/state permitting processes and coordinating with regulatory agencies;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience working across teams and with external stakeholders;
• Active participation in professional or client‑related organizations is a plus;
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to mentoring junior staff.

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 – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

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