Sr. Project Manager, Civil Engineering

Overview:

• The Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager oversees projects from the proposal stage through to construction completion.
• Responsibilities include managing all technical aspects of infrastructure projects, ensuring quality control and assurance, and coordinating with project teams and consultants.
• The role involves direct interaction with clients during the pursuit, design, and construction phases and includes representing the organization at industry forums and events.
• This position is based in the Columbia, South Carolina office.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead the design and management of infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and completion of designs.
• Oversee multiple design elements, including plans, surveys, and system components.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Apply standard techniques, solve problems, and ensure timely and budget-friendly project delivery.
• Develop project proposals, reports, and related documentation.
• Attend project meetings, presenting engineering updates and resolving project issues.
• Coordinate technical and administrative activities across teams and disciplines.
• Ensure project activities comply with contracts, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare status reports, change orders, and maintain milestone tracking.
• Mentor junior staff on design standards and project management best practices.

Business Development:

• Support marketing efforts and participate in industry networking.
• Assist in identifying potential clients and preparing project scopes and fee proposals.
• Collaborate with clients, officials, contractors, and project team members.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

Licensure:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with eligibility for licensure in additional states.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering.
• 12 years’ experience, Aviation background preferred.
• South Carolina Professional Engineer licensure

Preferred Skills:

• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with state and local infrastructure project communities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment and Requirements:

• Office-based role with occasional site visits.
• May require extended sitting, occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), and outdoor work during site visits.
• Personal protective equipment may be required during site visits.
• This position includes supervisory responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.

Compensation:

• Full-time
• Benefits - Full
• Relocation Assistance Available - No
• Commission Compensation - No
• Bonus Eligible - No
• Overtime Eligible - No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details:

• 5 to 7 years’ experience
• Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
• Management Experience Required - No
• Minimum Education - Master's Degree
• Willingness to Travel – Occasionally
• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Candidate Considered: No.