What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer position at Teya Development LLC?
Teya Support Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Teya Development Company, is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager (PM) in General Construction/Civil Engineering, P.E. preferred. The Sr. PM/Civil Engineer will be overseeing Federal DB and DBB projects and expected to manage general construction contracts up to $50M at various locations in the Teya family of companies.
- Oversee multiple construction projects from planning through closeout.
- Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.
- Manage project schedules, work plans, and deliverables to align with USACE, NAVFAC, and other federal agency standards.
- Conduct site visits (approx. one week per month, but must be flexible and adjust to project/operation’s needs) to inspect work progress, quality, and compliance.
- Lead/manage civil construction efforts, including excavation, underground and above-ground utilities, erosion and sediment control (ESC), stormwater management (SWM), and geotechnical work.
- Oversee site development and coordinate with teams managing building construction (superstructure, MEP, fire protection, and envelope systems).
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local construction codes and environmental regulations.
- Work closely with engineers, subcontractors, and field teams to resolve technical challenges.
- As a general contractor, actively engage in all aspects of construction, ensuring a well-rounded project approach that integrates both horizontal and vertical scopes.
- Directly manage internal teams, including project engineers, superintendents, and support staff.
- Work closely with external partners who perform and manage the work, ensuring alignment with project goals, schedules, and quality standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders to drive successful project execution.
- Develop and track project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
- Oversee subcontractor agreements, change orders, and procurement processes.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring cost efficiency.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients (USACE, NAVFAC, etc.), subcontractors, and project teams.
- Lead project meetings and provide clear and concise progress updates.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support future business opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with contract specifications, safety protocols (OSHA, EM 385), and security requirements.
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all work meets or exceeds quality control and assurance standards.
- Supervise field and office staff, ensuring project teams are aligned with company goals.
- Provide mentorship and support to junior project managers and engineers.
- Report directly to the Senior Program Manager for Construction, delivering timely project updates and issue resolutions.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (P.E. preferred); PMP preferred
- 10 years of experience overall; split between fieldwork and project management (~5 years in each preferred)
- Strong proficiency in project management software (RMS, Procore, P6, MS Project, etc.).
- Ability to obtain and maintain DISCO Secret Clearance or higher levels, if required, and be able to obtain access to military installations.
- Must be able to manage large general construction contracts, contracts between $5,000,000 - $50,000,000
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients and project partners.
- Clear and effective communication in English, both written and spoken.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite
- Valid Driver’s License
- Strong foundation in civil construction (site work, excavation, utilities, ESC, SWM, geotechnical).
- Interest in expanding expertise into vertical construction to support general contracting operations.
- Experience working on federal construction projects with USACE, NAVFAC, or similar agencies.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Ability to manage internal teams, including project engineers, superintendents, and support staff.
- Experience working closely with external partners, including building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders
- Ability to foster a collaborative work environment, balancing in-house management with oversight of external teams.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is “at-will” unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.
It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
