Agriculture Project Manager

Mannik Smith Group; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/ company match

Health insurance w/ HSA option

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching

Job summary

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is seeking an Agriculture Project Manager in North Canton, OH. This role requires managing agricultural engineering projects, mentoring staff, and acting as a main client contact. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering, along with 5-10 years of project management experience and strong AutoCAD skills. MSG offers a supportive environment including 401(k) match, health insurance, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant engineering and project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects, staff, and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage agricultural-focused engineering projects.
• Serve as a primary client contact, providing project updates.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and production staff.

Skills

AutoCAD design experience

Client communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full‑service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650 professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Agriculture Project Manager to assist with our projects in North Canton, OH. The Agriculture Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from proposal through completion, mentoring staff, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and serving as a key point of contact for clients. Strong communication skills are essential, as this role will actively support client relationships and business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage agricultural‑focused engineering projects, including AutoCAD‑based design, permitting, and construction observation and certification.
• Serve as a primary client contact, providing clear communication, project updates, and technical guidance.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals and participating in due diligence activities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and production staff to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee and manage contract budgets and project financial performance.
• Mentor, develop, and manage staff while supporting office and company growth initiatives.
• Perform and oversee general civil, agricultural, and environmental engineering design work.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary MSG teams including Surveying, Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Civil, Agricultural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Agricultural, or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant engineering and project management experience.
• Strong AutoCAD design experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects, staff, and budgets effectively.
• Excellent client communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines in a team‑oriented environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching – Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.