Civil Project Manager / Engineer

SEH is currenting searching for a Civil Project Manager / Engineer to join our talented Civil team!

Why you'll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company's success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

Shape the Future of Infrastructure in Nebraska

SEH is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to join our growing Omaha office. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial engineer who enjoys developing client relationships, leading projects, and helping grow a business.

Whether your experience is in municipal infrastructure, public works, transportation, water resources, land development, or a combination of markets, we are interested in candidates who are motivated to build client relationships and deliver successful projects.

As an employee-owner, you will play an important role in shaping the future of our Nebraska practice while working alongside a collaborative team that values flexibility, trust, and professional growth.

Why SEH?

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) allowing employees to directly share in the company's success
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote work options based on project and client needs
• Opportunity to build and grow your own client portfolio and area of expertise
• Strong technical team and national resources supporting local project delivery
• Ability to influence strategic direction and growth of the Omaha office
• Collaborative culture focused on relationships, technical excellence, and long-term success
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve communities across Nebraska and the Midwest

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to clients, a leader within project teams, and a contributor to the continued growth of SEH's Nebraska operations. This role offers significant autonomy and flexibility to pursue opportunities, develop relationships, and build a career path aligned with your strengths and interests.

This Opportunity

• Develop and maintain relationships with municipal, public-sector, and private clients throughout Nebraska.
• Identify, pursue, and win new project opportunities.
• Serve as Project Manager for a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Lead project teams from pursuit through design and construction.
• Prepare project approaches, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Partner with technical staff and business development leaders to develop winning strategies and client solutions.
• Represent SEH at client meetings, public meetings, industry organizations, and professional events.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff while helping shape a positive team culture.
• Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines to provide innovative solutions for clients.
• Help expand SEH's presence and reputation throughout Nebraska and surrounding markets.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska licensure.
• Demonstrated experience managing civil engineering projects and client relationships.
• Proven ability to develop business opportunities, prepare proposals, and win work.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering consulting.
• Experience serving municipal, public-sector, transportation, water resources, public works, or land development clients.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships that result in repeat business.
• Experience leading project pursuits, interviews, and negotiations.
• Supervisory and staff mentoring experience.
• Established relationships within the Nebraska engineering and development community.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $100,000 and $140,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.