Civil Engineering Project Manager

Civil Project Manager

The Civil Project Manager leads the successful delivery of civil engineering projects by managing project performance, client relationships, and team coordination. This role requires demonstrated expertise in civil engineering design, project management, leadership, and client service.

The Civil Project Manager is accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include overseeing design production, QA/QC, permitting and stakeholder coordination, resource management, and the timely delivery of project deliverables.

In addition, the Civil Project Manager will mentor Civil Project Coordinators, Civil Designers, Technicians, and Interns to provide collaboration and leadership within the team, and continues to develop project, employee, and client management skills through guidance from Civil Team Leaders.

About Us

Since the company's beginning in 1985, we've blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients, community, and family. There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW+, we approach every plan from both points of view, working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world, that's a good thing.

With the goal of being the best design firm in the region, the SW+ leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent, each with a unique expertise in one of the many facets of land design. SW+ has a diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sectors, including mixed-use commercial developments, urban and suburban multifamily, healthcare, office, high-end resort, and parks and recreation projects.

With over 250 employees and offices in Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Summerville, Spartanburg, and Columbia, SC, as well as Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville, NC, SW+ inspires employees to stand behind its tagline, "Elevating the site design experience." Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW+ offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform all responsibilities of the Civil Project Coordinator role with a high level of proficiency.
• Coordinate with Construction Administration department and provide support throughout the construction process as needed.
• Collaborate with Landscape Architecture Project Managers throughout the design and permitting process as needed.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, sub-consultants, government agencies, and stakeholders to resolve field issues, review change orders, pay applications, as-builts, and project closeout documentation.
• Develop project proposals and addendums, including scope, budget, schedule, and permitting requirements.
• Manage client expectations regarding project scope, deliverables, regulatory requirements, schedules, and deadlines.
• Track multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective resource allocation, workload management, and project tracking.
• Coordinate with the Civil Team Leader on client invoicing and project financial tracking.
• Perform due diligence investigations and identify potential project risks.
• Lead QA/QC reviews of project documents and construction plans prior to submission and issuance for construction.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader to monitor project accounts receivable and coordinate client outreach as needed.
• Assign project tasks, provide direction to the design team, and apply sound engineering judgment to technical decisions and solutions.
• Mentor Civil Project Coordinators, Civil Designers, Technicians, and Interns and support their professional development.
• Assist clients with contractor bid evaluations for site work.
• Represent projects effectively in public meetings, including Development Review Boards (DRB), Technical Review Committees (TRC), neighborhood meetings, and public presentations.
• Begin developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, general contractors, site and utility contractors, agency staff, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, traffic engineers, and arborists.
• Participate in business development activities to strengthen client relationships and expand the firm's presence in the community.
• Conduct regular check-ins with assigned team members and provide constructive feedback to support professional development.
• Demonstrate strong organization, time management, and communication, and leadership skills.
• Actively participate in company strategic initiatives, committees, and recruiting efforts.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college/university required.
• Experience: Typically, a minimum of 5 years' experience in civil engineering, land development or construction-related project management. Manage and mentor a minimum of 1 team member.

Desired Skills

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is strongly preferred; Professional Engineer (P.E.) exam completed or in progress preferred.
• Working knowledge of project proposals, including scope, permitting, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency in client relationship management and business development.
• Ability to review and coordinate final plats, roadway, drainage, water, and sewer as-builts with contractors and surveyors.
• Understanding of the permitting process on both state and local levels.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment

Working Environment

• General office environment: Works generally at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office, with moderate noise levels
• Fast-paced, collaborative studio environment within a multidisciplinary firm

Physical Demands

• Activities require a significant amount of sitting at a desk and in front of a computer monitor.
• Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, or agency offices.