Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Samford Group Civil is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our civil engineering team in Auburn, Alabama. This is a client-facing role with full ownership of project delivery, team leadership, and business development. The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with deep experience in residential and commercial land development — ready to step into a leadership position and grow with a high-performing, values-driven team.

At Samford Group Civil, you won't just manage projects — you'll help shape the future of communities across Alabama and Georgia. You'll work directly with developers, municipalities, and stakeholders to bring visionary land development projects to life.

Minimum Job Responsibilities

• Manage 10+ active civil engineering projects simultaneously from concept through construction documents.
• Serve as the primary client contact for all assigned projects, maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders, municipalities, and developers.
• Seal and stamp civil engineering plans and deliverables as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Set project schedules, track milestones, and ensure all deadlines and client commitments are met.
• Manage billing and invoicing for all assigned projects to support company financial health.
• Represent clients at planning commission, city council, and other public meetings.
• Conduct quality control review on all project deliverables prior to submission.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three engineers, with growth expected as the firm scales.
• Cultivate client relationships and actively contribute to business development efforts.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records including emails, field notes, file systems, status reports, and time logs.
• Uphold the firm's five core values — Humble, Balance, Committed, Joyful Problem Solver, and Excellence — in all client and team interactions.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Alabama; Georgia licensure preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum 5 years of civil engineering project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in residential subdivision and commercial land development projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Strong client communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a small, high-accountability team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active PE licensure in both Alabama and Georgia.
• Experience representing clients at governmental or planning commission meetings.
• Background in site design, grading, stormwater management, utilities, permitting, and/or entitlements.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading junior engineering staff.
• Track record of contributing to or leading business development initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary approximately $100,000, commensurate with experience.
• $20,000–$25,000 in quarterly performance bonuses — total target compensation $120,000+.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Minimal travel required — site visits approximately once per month.
• Immediate start date available.

About Samford Group Civil

Samford Group Civil is a civil engineering firm serving residential and commercial developers across Alabama and Georgia. We specialize in site design, grading, stormwater, utilities, permitting, entitlements, and agency coordination. We are part of Samford Group, LLC — a holding company that also operates a land surveying company and a land development firm, all headquartered in Auburn, Alabama.

We're a small team that holds itself to a high standard on every deliverable and every client interaction — and we take care of the people who make that possible.