Civil Engineer - Project Manager

Project Manager - Civil Site Development

Company Name: Thomas & Hutton

Location: Charlotte, NC

Project Focus: Land Development, Water/Sewer Infrastructure, Storm Drainage, and Urban Grading

Work Setting: Hybrid (Flexible Work Schedule)

Salary: $120,000-$135,000e + Performance-Based Bonus Plan

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Are you ready to transition from managing tasks to mastering the lifecycle of high-impact infrastructure? We are seeking a Civil Site Development Project Manager to architect the future of the Charlotte region. In this pivotal role, you will do more than oversee projects; you will serve as a strategic lead, integrating complex engineering systems-from sophisticated storm drainage to essential water and sewer networks-while steering multidisciplinary teams toward excellence. This is a mission-critical position designed for a licensed professional who thrives at the intersection of technical design and client-centric leadership.

Joining our team means immersing yourself in a culture that treats engineering as a legacy-building craft. The firm provides a robust platform for professional evolution, highlighted by an in-house university for continuing education and a collaborative environment where cross-discipline synergy is the standard. Here, you aren't just managing budgets and schedules; you are gaining ownership of regional growth within an organization that prizes mentorship, technical mastery, and long-term career trajectory.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership: Steer the design and delivery of diverse civil site development projects, ensuring every milestone aligns with the firm's standards for quality and innovation.
• Technical Integration: Coordinate complex engineering workflows across environmental, structural, survey, and landscape architecture teams to deliver seamless, integrated site solutions.
• Client Stewardship: Serve as a primary point of contact, managing client relationships and visiting job sites to ensure project vision translates perfectly into field execution.
• Fiscal Management: Architect comprehensive proposals, scopes of work, and fee development packages while monitoring budgets, forecasting metrics, and project performance.
• Mentorship & Team Growth: Supervise and inspire a technical staff of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Advanced Project Tracking: Utilize Vision and Microsoft Project to maintain rigorous control over project lifecycles, ensuring on-schedule delivery for both public and private-sector clients.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new opportunities to expand the firm's footprint within the land development and infrastructure sectors.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensure: Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in civil site design for public and private sectors.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced understanding of water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure.
• Software Proficiency: Working experience with AutoCAD; intermediate to advanced proficiency in Vision or Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software Mastery: Expert command of Civil 3D.
• Sustainability: LEED Accreditation.
• Leadership Success: A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects within aggressive budget constraints.

About Thomas & Hutton

Thomas & Hutton is a premier engineering and design firm with a deep-rooted history of shaping the Southeastern landscape. Known for a collaborative spirit and technical precision, the firm provides comprehensive solutions for land development and infrastructure. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through "Thomas & Hutton University" and a commitment to work-life balance via condensed work schedules, the firm fosters an environment where talent thrives.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Thomas & Hutton. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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