Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field
PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months
10+ years of relevant experience
Proficient in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MS Office
Strong design experience in planning, site layout, landscaping, grading, and stormwater management
Familiarity with local permitting regulations and entitlement processes
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Responsibilities
Supervise project execution, ensuring all deliverables are met
Prepare detailed proposals outlining project schedules and budgets
Manage project timelines and resources effectively
Foster client relationships through proactive communication
Ensure compliance with quality assurance and quality control procedures
Oversee the permit and entitlement acquisition processes
Mentor and guide project team members on best practices and efficiencies
Benefits
Opportunity to lead diverse and multiple projects simultaneously
Engagement in business development and client relationship management
Collaboration with a skilled team in a supportive environment
Access to continuing education opportunities
Exposure to a range of projects across the civil engineering field
Full Job Description
Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking a Civil Project Manager. The candidate should possess the ability to manage projects to success, establish and maintain client relationships, and inspire a high level of performance from the team. This position will report to our Westminster office.
Responsibilities:
Supervise the execution of projects including technical, financial, client coordination, approvals and permitting issues
Prepare proposals with project schedules and fees
Establish budgets and time schedules for proposed work
Effectively manage and assign duties and schedules to assigned team members
Exceed clients' expectations and foster client relationships by collaboration and problem solving.
Communicate with clients regularly to provide project status and updates.
Ensure individual and department QA/QC procedures are followed.
Fully permit and secure entitlements of projects including rezoning, special use permits, conditional use permits, site plan approvals and required construction document approvals and permits.
Supervise construction administration related duties such as meetings, site visits, responses to RFIs, and review of shop drawings.
Lead and mentor staff, including civil designers and CAD technicians assigned to project team to ensure all responsibilities are met and that time is spent efficiently and effectively.
Prepare monthly invoices for assigned projects and review and approve sub-consultant invoices.
Participate in business development by maintaining existing client relationships and acquiring new contacts/clients through attendance to local meetings, workshops and/or social events.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project budgets and schedules.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field
PE licensure or ability to obtain PE license within 6 months required
10+ years of experience
Working knowledge of various computer programs including Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MS Office
Specific design experience required with planning, site layout, landscaping, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion control
Familiarity with entitlement processes and local permitting regulations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction
Excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to prepare presentations and effectively deliver those to Boards, Commissions, and Communities
Effective collaboration skills
Ability to manage and grow key relationships with clients and to market the services to clients
Ability to work independently as well as on teams
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to stand and walk on job sites as needed for job
Ability to drive
Salary Range: $85,000 to $115,000 per annum*
*Salary commensurate with relevant professional experience & credentials
