Project Manager - Civil Engineer

Oates Associates, Inc.

$80K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering; master's degree is a plus
  • PE license required
  • 5+ years of experience working with clients in Missouri and Illinois
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation
  • Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills
  • Technical expertise in areas such as Hydrology, Park Design, and Water Design preferred

Responsibilities

  • Meet with clients to discuss project requirements
  • Participate actively in team meetings to enhance collaboration
  • Apply industry practices to ensure timely project completion
  • Prepare person-hour estimates and project proposals
  • Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets effectively
  • Perform and verify design calculations and plans
  • Collaborate with clients and engineers on design development
  • Create plans and construction documents
  • Estimate construction costs and review bids
  • Administer construction activities during project execution

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned through an ESOP
  • Culture that prioritizes collaboration and people
  • Flexible schedules and hybrid work options available
  • Commitment to personal and professional development opportunities
  • Health and wellness programs with incentives
Full Job Description
To accommodate our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and energetic individual for a civil engineering project management position. This position is ideal for a civil engineer that enjoys working on a team, working with clients, and bringing in work on building and site development, drainage, utility, parks and recreation, roadway, trail and campus development projects. Work will be out of our Collinsville, IL and/or St. Louis, MO offices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meet with clients and potential clients to discuss projects
  • Actively participate in team meetings to work effectively with team members
  • Apply industry-standard practices to complete work on time
  • Develop person-hour estimates and proposals
  • Manage scope, schedule, and budgets on multiple projects
  • Perform and check design calculations, plans, and quantity takeoffs
  • Work collaboratively with clients, engineers, and managers to develop designs
  • Develop plans and construction documents
  • Develop construction cost estimates
  • Review construction bids to recommend awards and perform construction administration

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering - master's degree is a plus
  • PE license
  • 5+ years of experience working with both government and private clients in Missouri and Illinois
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation
  • Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills
  • Strong technical skills in one or more of the following areas is a plus:
    • Hydrology and Hydraulics
    • Development Review for Municipalities
    • Multi-Use Path and Park Design
    • Commercial Site Design
    • Water and Sewer Design
    • Road, Parking Lot, and Pavement Design

Why Oates Associates?
  • 100% employee-owned through an ESOP
  • Collaborative, people-first culture
  • Flexible schedules and hybrid work opportunities
  • Commitment to personal and professional development

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $80,000 - $115,000 annually
  • Annual bonus opportunities
  • 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Flex-time and hybrid work options
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Health and wellness program with incentives
  • Professional development support (licensure, training, conferences)
  • Community involvement, company-sponsored events, and team-building activities

If you're ready to take the lead on impactful civil engineering projects while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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