Civil Project Manager

Job Summary

Manage civil, environmental, materials, and geotechnical engineering projects from planning through closeout. Oversee scope, schedule, budget, client relationships, team coordination, safety, quality, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from kickoff through completion.

• Define scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.

• Develop project plans, staffing, and resource strategies.

• Track progress, budgets, and schedules; resolve issues proactively.

• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain relationships.

• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Oversee technical scopes, estimates, forecasts, and project documentation.

• Manage project financials, including invoicing and change orders.

• Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with company standards.

• Promote safety and quality throughout project execution.

• Mentor staff and support team development.

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing civil, environmental, materials testing, or geotechnical projects.

• Strong project management skills in budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and resource planning.

• Knowledge of civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering principles.

• Experience with geotechnical investigations, materials testing, or related field services.

• Proven ability to manage project financials and client relationships.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

• Understanding of risk management, quality control, and safety programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license or ability to obtain.

• Consulting engineering or contractor-side project management experience.

• Experience with civil infrastructure, geotechnical systems, or concrete structures.

• Familiarity with project management and financial tracking software.

• Experience leading multi-office or multidisciplinary projects.

Work Environment

Hybrid office and field environment supporting civil, environmental, and geotechnical projects. Regular interaction with clients, contractors, and project teams with a focus on safety, quality, and execution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.