Civil Engineering Project Manager

Title: (Senior) Project Manager – HEC (Healthcare, Education & Civic Engineering)

Locations: Raleigh, Charlotte or Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Petroplan has partnered with a leading full-service Engineering firm with offices in NC, TX and FL, to find an experienced HEC Project Manager to join their growing team in Raleigh, Charlotte or Winston-Salem. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a substantial portfolio of active and upcoming projects, with access to prestigious projects valued up to $4 Billion, working alongside established design and technical teams to deliver high-quality projects across a diverse range of sectors.

With a significant project backlog already in place, this role is focused on project leadership, client relationships, team coordination and successful project delivery. You will have the resources and technical expertise around you to focus on managing projects effectively, building strong relationships with clients and design partners, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

The portfolio includes a broad range of public and private sector projects, including K-12 education, civic facilities, sports complexes, medical offices, hospital campuses, higher education, life sciences and other complex developments.

The Opportunity

As an HEC Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing projects from planning through delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that projects meet client expectations, schedules, budgets and quality standards.

You will work closely with internal engineering and technical teams, as well as external architects, design consultants, owners and other project stakeholders. The ability to collaborate effectively within integrated project teams and develop strong working relationships with design partners will be essential to your success.

With a strong pipeline of work and opportunities across multiple sectors, this is an opportunity to make an immediate impact while developing your project management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of multiple HEC projects, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, resources and project quality.
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams, working closely with design professionals, engineers and technical staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, design consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively within integrated design teams, ensuring clear communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and challenges, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, project profitability, forecasting and resource allocation.
• Support the development of project scopes, proposals, schedules and fee estimates as required.
• Identify opportunities to connect clients with the company’s broader multidisciplinary services and support cross-selling efforts across the business.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the HEC team, sharing knowledge and supporting the success of colleagues.
• Help identify opportunities to expand into additional markets
• A culture-first organization, the firm is committed to developing its people and future leaders. Every hire is carefully considered to ensure the right individual has the opportunity, support, and resources to succeed, while contributing to the firm's continued success. An award-winning and evolving business, the firm prioritizes collaboration, professional development, and creating an environment where talented people can build long-term careers and make a lasting impact

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant professional experience, with demonstrated project management or project delivery experience.
• Experience managing complex projects within the HEC sector or a closely related engineering and design environment.
• Experience with K-12 education, civic, public sector or institutional projects is preferred.
• A strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, resource management and quality control.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage relationships with external architects and design consultants.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A client-focused approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships and manage expectations effectively.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a desire to contribute to the success of a growing team.